Many thanks to everyone who participated in our June volunteer day this past Saturday (and a special thanks to Sara B. for organizing it!). We did a whole bunch of weeding and we finished assembling the purlins for the high tunnel. We’re still working on a date for our next volunteer day but it will…
Swiss Chard
According to The George Mateljan Foundation, “chard leaves contain at least 13 different polyphenol antioxidants, including kaempferol, the cardioprotective flavonoid that’s also found in broccoli, kale, strawberries, and other foods. But alongside of kaempferol, one of the primary flavonoids found in the leaves of chard is a flavonoid called syringic acid. Syringic acid has received…
Spring Radishes
D’Avignon Easter Egg Radishes thrive in cool weather so be sure to enjoy the bounty before we hit summer temperatures! They’re an excellent source of vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, folate, and potassium. Radish Salad, adapted from What The Well-Dressed Salad Is Wearing For Spring 1 pound radishes (about 25), topped, tailed and cut into large…
Spring’s Sweet Cantata
“Listen, can you hear it? Spring’s sweet cantata. The strains of grass pushing through the snow. The song of buds swelling on the vine. The tender timpani of a baby robin’s heart. Spring.”
HAVE A GREEN THUMB WITHOUT AN ACHING BACK!
EFFORTLESS GARDENING ™ WITH THE FELDENKRAIS METHOD® OF AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT® Taught by Bob Hunter, Certified Feldenkrais Teacher® HAVE A GREEN THUMB WITHOUT AN ACHING BACK! Experience the joy of gardening and feel great too! In this workshop you will discover that basic gardening tasks such as digging, planting, weeding, hoeing, and raking can be…
