From the category archives:

Spring

Growing Garlic at 10,000′

July 5, 2010
garlic

At our high-altitude mountain get-away, I decide to try growing garlic. We have a small mountain property – a little over 3 acres  – near Hartsel, CO at an elevation just shy of 10,000 feet. I have tried to pinpoint what our USDA growing zone is, but have had to guess that it is probably [...]

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What’s in Season This Month (April)

April 1, 2010
seasonal, in season, produce, vegetables, april

NOTE: Since there is very little available fresh this time of year, I have indicated when a particular vegetable or fruit is typically kept in cold storage for “fresh” use, or if it can be harvested using season-extension techniques such as a hoop house or mini-greenhouse. Arugula: Best in spring and fall (but can be [...]

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About Chives

January 24, 2010
Chives in the garden

Botanical Name: Allium schoenoprasum Type: Perennial Mature Height: 10-12 inches Nutritional Information: Chives pack a major nutritional punch for a mere 30 calories per 100 grams. Low in fat and high in dietary fiber and protein, they contain high amounts of Vitamin C and carotene, and are a good source of calcium. They also contain [...]

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