Tag Archives: radishes

6.27.12 Post-heatwave

Posted on June 27, 2012 by diary of a tomato

A thicket of rosa rugosa borders the vegetable garden — we’ve never seen it this full of blooms and it’s literally vibrating with the buzzing of wild pollinators. Much of the garden not only survived but seemed to have benefitted … Continue reading →

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6.11.12 Planting, potting and harvesting

Posted on June 11, 2012 by diary of a tomato

It rained for almost an entire week. As soon as the sun arrived, we were out in the garden catching up on planting seeds, transplanting seedlings, potting up container plants, and harvesting a bevy of greens. Here’s the second planting … Continue reading →

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A Trio of Salads: Potato, Shrimp, and Spring Lettuces

Posted on June 1, 2012 by diary of a tomato

While the other side of the world is tucking into autumnal salads, we’re just beginning our season of summer ones. Memorial Day weekend brought along with it some sultry weather, calling for something cool and thrown together with a minimum … Continue reading →

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5.21.12 First harvests: Radishes and rhubarb

Posted on May 21, 2012 by diary of a tomato

Our first harvest of radishes for the season, planted with three-year-old seed, surprisingly still viable.  A couple of sunny days have given the rhubarb a boost, and we were finally able to harvest some for a galette, along with field-grown … Continue reading →

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Sesame Braised Daikon with Mushrooms and Ginger

Posted on February 17, 2012 by diary of a tomato

I finally gave into temptation. Does cooking in a clay pot really make a difference? I’m not certain, but this newly-acquired La Chamba is so beguiling, I find myself looking for excuses to cook with it. I’m just grateful I don’t live … Continue reading →

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12.11.11 Mid-December Harvest

Posted on December 14, 2011 by diary of a tomato

Left to right: watermelon radishes, leeks, celeriac, chard, and kales; not pictured: mesclun and cutting celery.  With the raised beds covered snugly with mini hoophouses, it’s easy to get lulled into believing the garden would continue far into winter. However, … Continue reading →

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12.5.11 Greens in December

Posted on December 8, 2011 by diary of a tomato

It was an unexpectedly sunny day with temperatures near 60 degrees, an opportunity to get out, lift the covers, and poke around the raised beds. One of the drawbacks of having created a warm, moist environment was the veritable army … Continue reading →

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