Tag Archives: basil

Emery Farm: Fresh Asparagus + Garden Herbs

Posted on May 17, 2015 by diary of a tomato

When it comes to asparagus, it’s hard not to feel greedy. Their season is long-awaited and, up until recently, hard to find unless homegrown. It’s with great pleasure that I’ve watched increasing numbers of farmers make the commitment of the land and … Continue reading →

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6.9.14 Spring seedlings and thinnings

Posted on June 9, 2014 by diary of a tomato

“How insignificant our effort beside that of a seed.” — Marada Cook, Crown O’Maine Organic Cooperative Above: Agretti seedlings. Seeds planted this week: Carrots, fun jen; second round of favas, radishes, arugula, salad greens.  Above: Comparing transplanted fennel (left) with directly seeded … Continue reading →

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Putting Up: Broccoli Pesto

Posted on September 29, 2013 by diary of a tomato

We’re late in harvesting basil this year, and stretched the small amount left in the garden by putting it up as Broccoli Pesto. The unexpected addition of fall-sweetened broccoli from Black Kettle Farm to the classic combination of basil, garlic and … Continue reading →

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6.18.13 Good Weather Days

Posted on June 18, 2013 by diary of a tomato

Though, by the calendar, Solstice is near, it remains very much spring here. The scent of lilacs mingles with that of their later companions, peonies and roses, in our daily rounds of the garden. Hailstorm aside, the warming days, cooler … Continue reading →

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