On this dreary day, it’s nice to have a reminder of the honey harvest to come. On Sunday, JR placed the bee excluder – the function of which is just as it sounds, it limits the bees’ access to the honey super (the box containing the capped honeycomb, to be less technical) – into our… Continue Reading
Freezing Fresh Corn
It’s a dreary day here in southeastern Massachusetts, rainy and cool, and though we are in dire need of the rain, rain always slows my roll, makes me feel sluggish and sleepy. I know I’m not alone. This morning, after picking up the otherwise destined-for-compost vegetable and fruit waste that our local Whole Foods donates… Continue Reading
Ana Sortun Chef Sets + giveaway
This drawing is now closed. Thanks to everyone for entering, to Ana Sortun for the fun and informative interview, and, of course, for the Chef Sets. Congratulations to Randi, Tierney, and Coupon Boss! So, what’s your favorite herb or spice? Fennel seed is probably mine, followed closely by basil, then there’s a tie for oregano… Continue Reading
Apply for a Grant – or Help Fund – Whole Kids Foundation’s school salad bars and gardens program
One of the things I love most about gardening and making meals from what we grow is that there are so many variables. I know, I know, who likes more uncertainty, right? But when you grow your own food, you have to understand the cycles of the seasons, the impact of weather (like this year,… Continue Reading
Concord Grape Jelly
Every day, I walk a loop around my neighborhood, starting on our road, which is dotted with antique homes, raised ranches, and hay fields. I walk this for about five minutes, then follow a long, occasionally narrow road called Fairfield, which is also dotted with hay fields (lovely ones, as the name suggests), Capes, ranches,… Continue Reading