Monthly Archives: August 2010
Fresh Salsa
I can’t believe I haven’t posted this recipe–it’s our FAVORITE!!! Seriously, I could drink it. When you start eating it, and can’t stop, you’re going to think that someone slipped in a narcotic–it’s so addictive. I got this recipe from my sister, and tweaked it just a little. Chop to desired consistency (in a food processor or blender) and put in a bowl: 1 Jalapeno pepper (remove seeds and chop very fine–add one or two tomatoes to help give it enough liquid to puree) 2 Anaheim or mild peppers 2 Bell Peppers 3 pounds (about 13 medium) Tomatoes–leave skins on! … Continue reading
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Harvest Time! (and August update)
I love it when it’s finally time to enjoy the fruits, and vegetables, of my labors!!! Yum! In my new Easy Garden box I planted 4 squares of green beans, and we’ve been swimming in them! So far I’ve picked about 4 pounds of beans. The trick with green beans is to keep harvesting them, and to pick them before the seeds get big and bulging. The plant thinks it has not yet reached its goal of putting out seeds, and so it keeps trying–producing a bountiful crop! I have LOVE LOVE LOVED the variety of cucumbers I grew this … Continue reading
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Let me link to you!
Hey, this is for all those who write gardening blogs, or just blog about your garden sometimes. I’m going to create a list of gardening blogs on the Your SFG page. You don’t have to follow the square foot gardening method–you just have to grow stuff and write about it! If you are interested in having your blog listed on my Your SFG page, send an email to mysquarefootgarden@gmail.com. Be sure to include: Name (first only) Location (city and state/province) Gardening method (traditional, container, raised bed, square foot, etc.) Link to your blog Of course, it’s great if you link … Continue reading
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Zucchini and Cornbread
My sister-in-law gave me this great recipe. I’m always looking for a yummy way to eat zucchini–other than bread. Zucchini and Tomatoes Combine in a skillet until onions are soft and translucent: 1 TBS olive oil 1 small/medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed/minced Add and cook 2 minutes: 1 small/medium zucchini, sliced Add and simmer 5-10 minutes: 1 (15oz) can diced tomatoes, with juice 1 (15oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 tsp oregano 2 cups of water (use less if you want a thicker sauce) salt and pepper to taste Serve over cornbread, top with sour cream. … Continue reading
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Gardening Problems, Solutions, and Update
I’ve been so busy putting together my new fall planting schedule that I’ve fallen behind on giving garden updates. As I compared the pictures to my last update, I was amazed at how much everything grew, and so quickly. This week I’ll take more pictures and you can see how things are looking today! Here is my south-west box–from left to right I have cucumbers (on the trellis), onions, carrots, onions, broccoli (in the back), cilantro (going to seed), and lettuce. I am letting the cilantro go to seed, because I tried that last year and had so much fantastic … Continue reading
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How to Prune Tomatoes
If I get a chance, I’ll try to update this post with graphics and written instructions. For now you have to watch me in the video! Happy gardening!
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Fall Planting Schedule!
Drum roll please . . . after much blood, sweat, and tears, I am proud to announce my new Fall Planting Schedule!!! The newsletter sign up now has room to indicate both your spring and fall colors (which are Maroon, Goldenrod, Olive, Navy, Purple, and Brown). As part of this round of improvements, I have simplified the process of determining your color and added two new colors to the Spring Planting Schedule (White and Pink). Here is a list of vegetables included in the Fall Planting Schedule: Beets Broccoli Bush Beans Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Collards Endive Kale Kohlrabi Lettuce Mustard … Continue reading
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