Tag Archives: herbs

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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Pasta with Spring Greens and Fresh Cheese

Posted on May 10, 2013 by diary of a tomato

Though the season’s first harvest of asparagus yielded but a handful, it was enough to finally welcome spring to our table with a glorious green pasta primavera. We make some version of this as the selection of spring vegetables ebbs … Continue reading →

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5.6.13 Asparagus, Spring Onions and Chard

Posted on May 6, 2013 by diary of a tomato

Enough of the asparagus has finally made it’s way up to warrant harvesting. Along the way, we picked some of the over-wintered Fordhook chard, a handful of spring onions ( chives, walking onion, and garlic chives), and a couple of … Continue reading →

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4.22.13 Garden Emerging

Posted on April 22, 2013 by diary of a tomato

This week’s sunny weather is giving us days that range in the 50’s, with chilly overnight temperatures still in the 30’s. We’ve been patiently awaiting for the rhubarb to emerge, a sign to take stock of what else in the garden … Continue reading →

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Potato-Rosemary + Onion-Thyme Flatbreads

Posted on April 12, 2013 by diary of a tomato

We were reminded of how good potatoes on pizza can be during a recent dinner at Flatbread. Featuring fingerlings from Meadow’s Mirth, our pizza was one of two specials showcasing local ingredients that night. Rather than being stodgy, the potatoes … Continue reading →

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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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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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