Tag Archives: chard

4.29.14 Pea seedlings and other garden sightings

Posted on April 29, 2014 by diary of a tomato

“Though other crops in their season — fine lettuces and radishes, green beans, tomatoes ripened on the vine, or fresh-picked corn — justify the vegetable garden and all the labor it entails, peas, really fresh peas picked at the briefest … Continue reading →

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Torta Verde — Chard and Potato Tart

Posted on March 7, 2014 by diary of a tomato

We’ve had this Torta Verde, a rustic tart from Liguria, bookmarked for years, but were always hesitant to tackle it because of the dough. It’s meant to be rolled out paper thin, as if it were a sheet of pasta, … Continue reading →

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11.18.13 Planting Garlic

Posted on November 18, 2013 by diary of a tomato

Planting garlic is one of the most hopeful acts in the garden, a commitment to the next season. It’s the last to go in the ground and, when spring returns, the first to come up. We patiently peel back the … Continue reading →

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11.11.13 Under Cover

Posted on November 11, 2013 by diary of a tomato

The garden beds are now readied for winter, a sign of quieter days ahead. To the rear, one of the hoop-covered beds holds hardy carrots, celeriac, and leeks. The other one contains kale, chard and salad greens snug under an … Continue reading →

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10.7.13 Picky Eaters

Posted on October 8, 2013 by diary of a tomato

There’s very little worse than coming into the garden and finding that deer have been foraging around. The garden gate was left open overnight and, by the looks of things, they took full advantage of the opportunity. After a quick … Continue reading →

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8.12.13 Hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature

Posted on August 14, 2013 by diary of a tomato

“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just on the body, but the soul.” — Alfred Austin Spring planting has long given way to … Continue reading →

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7.8.13 Shell Peas and Greens

Posted on July 8, 2013 by diary of a tomato

The peas we bring home from the farmers’ market are mostly for preserving, while the homegrown ones are solely reserved for eating right away. The first planting of them are finally ready, while the second batch has come to halt … Continue reading →

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