Tag Archives: salad greens

Finding Local: Kittery Community Market

Posted on June 18, 2015 by diary of a tomato

A sunny midday stroll to the weekly Kittery Community Market ended with a basket full of sparkling fresh lettuce from Greenlaw Gardens, lacinato kale and kohlrabi from Bumbleroot Organic Farm, Maine Grains whole wheat pasta and polenta from Four Star Fresh, topped with a cheery … 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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5.26.14 All the leaves were calling me

Posted on May 26, 2014 by diary of a tomato

I meant to do my work today — But a brown bird sang in the apple tree, And a butterfly flitted across the field, And all the leaves were calling me. — Richard Le Gallienne Traditionally, we hold off much … Continue reading →

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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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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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10.28.13 Awaiting First Frost

Posted on October 28, 2013 by diary of a tomato

With the forecast of frost, we’ve been conducting vegetable triage, sorting which will survive and which need immediate attention. Like eggplant and tomatoes, peppers are frost-sensitive (31° – 34°F), and we harvested a mix of red and green Shishitos.   … Continue reading →

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