by Renee Pottle | Jul 17, 2013 | gardening, Grow Your Own Food
Did you know that purslane, that ubiquitous weed that grows everywhere, is actually edible? And that it’s full of vitamins and anti-oxidants and one of the best vegetarian sources of Omega-3 fatty acids? Wild purslane has been harvested and eaten in the... 
by Renee Pottle | May 16, 2013 | gardening, Grow Your Own Food, Uncategorized
Unless you live in a tropical environment, the thought of growing vegetables as perennials may seem unlikely. But left to their own devices, many vegetables are self-sowing, allowing you more time plan and plant the rest of the garden. Lettuce: Even if you live in... 
by Renee Pottle | May 2, 2013 | gardening, Grow Your Own Food
Is it time to plant your tomatoes? Tomatoes are best planted after all danger of a frost has passed. Here in the Mid-Columbia I’ve made a tradition of planting on Mother’s Day. Only once have I had frost nip the plants. But this year my plants are HUGE and... 
by Renee Pottle | Apr 24, 2013 | gardening, Grow Your Own Food
I am in the middle of a war, battling for garden supremacy. My enemy? The evil bindweed. No weapon seems completely defeat it, and I mow it down only to see multitudes take its place like armies of Hydras. Naively I once admired this plant. For years I had attempted... 
by Renee Pottle | Mar 28, 2013 | gardening, Grow Your Own Food
Tired of the long winter? Pull yourself out of the doldrums by planning and planting your own tomato seeds. There’s nothing that will help you dream of warm spring days more than the thought of lush, ripe summertime tomatoes. Start with these quick tips, then... 
by Renee Pottle | Mar 18, 2013 | gardening, Grow Your Own Food
An abundant garden or CSA is cause for joy. But it can also lead to some angst. After all, what do you do with bushels of tomatoes or cartloads of zucchini or mounds of apples? If there is a time to get creative, this is it. See all of our great suggestions below and...