Category Archives: garden

1.14.13 January thaw

Posted on January 14, 2013 by diary of a tomato

The sight of new growth is something we usually greet with delight. But, what are we to make of chives sprouting up in January? It’s impossible to hibernate when it’s a balmy 64°F out, that’s what. The protective snow cover was … Continue reading →

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12.31.12 Harvest for the New Year

Posted on January 2, 2013 by diary of a tomato

After days of veering between rain and sleet, we’ve finally settled into some snow. The garden’s made it through the end of the year, the sunny day giving us the chance for one last harvest before the cold overcomes it. … Continue reading →

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12.21.12 Winter Solstice

Posted on December 21, 2012 by diary of a tomato

Wishing all a merry time and safe travels — see you after the holidays!

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12.17.12 Snow, dried beans, and chicory

Posted on December 17, 2012 by diary of a tomato

“It was evening all afternoon. It was snowing 
And it was going to snow.” — Wallace Stevens, “Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird” The garden snug under its covers and an extra blanket of newly fallen snow. Indoors, we … Continue reading →

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12.10.12 Season extension greens, composting

Posted on December 10, 2012 by diary of a tomato

The greens under cover are holding on — this week’s harvest includes puntarelle, fun jen, pan di zucchero chicory, and salad greens. A few of the puntarelle were left in the ground to see how long they’ll survive the cold. … Continue reading →

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12.3.12 Early December Harvest: Celeriac, leeks, carrots, and greens

Posted on December 4, 2012 by diary of a tomato

The garden trug sits by the back door, mostly unused as of late. With an inch of snowfall this past week-end, we considered bringing it in and retiring it for the season. Monday, though, brought a bounce in the weather, … Continue reading →

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11.26.12 Daikon, tatsoi and winter radishes

Posted on November 26, 2012 by diary of a tomato

Overnight temperatures are predicted to fall below freezing for much of the week ahead. The daikon, green meat and watermelon radishes are only under a row cover, and we harvested what we could to transfer into cold storage. Though it … Continue reading →

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