The fall lettuce crop is coming in and we’re having some excellent salads. We’re harvesting the mesclun mix as well as thinning four other types of lettuce. The arugula, spinach, and turnip seeds went in the ground this weekend.

Anne added some nasturtium blossoms to the baby lettuce for last nights salad. Nasturtiums are easy to [...]

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Literally translated, pappa al pomodoro, means “mush of tomato” in Italian. In this country, we know it as Tuscan Bread Soup. Tuscany is in central Italy and has an inland geography  much like our own. The region is noted for its grilled meats and hearty soups. This is the area that produces pecorino cheese and [...]

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My friend John stopped by yesterday. A visit from John during harvest is like fishing at the beach when the Blues are running. It can be a very bountiful experience.  John, and his father Fred, operate a 1,000 acre farm in Bland County. In one fell swoop, I have more produce to deal with than [...]

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One of the things Anne has always wanted is a garden with enough flowers to practice her flower arranging skills. Now she finally has one.

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