Here at the River Road Farm, our final weeks of fieldwork are full of digging. Potatoes and carrots, parsnips and celeriac. These hearty crops are the last to be harvested and the final addition to the pantry as we prepare for a long winter.
Read MoreFrost in the forecast? What’s the difference between frost and freeze? Here’s what to know to protect your plants when the weather starts to turn.
Read MoreIn this video Community Education Coordinator, Alexandra Brown, walks through the basics of blanching vegetables for winter storage.
Read MoreLearn how to prepare a garden bed and plant seeds with community garden staff at the Providence Garden.
Read MoreLearn how to identify and manage leaf miners - a very common garden pest that you may find in your spinach, chard, or beets.
Read MoreIf someone were to ask me what my favorite vegetable is, I’d almost always say, “Well, it depends”. Picking a favorite vegetable is akin to picking a favorite child. I know this may sound a bit crazy to some of you, but honestly, the point I’m trying to make is that I love all vegetables for the uniqueness they bring to the table.
Read MoreIf you haven’t met her yet, Clare Vergobbi is the manager of Orchard Gardens Farm. Here’s her story about learning to cook seasonally, and who guided her along the way. While she was writing this, she found so many people around Garden City Harvest saying things like “I love that book!” Or “have you tried the beet cake in that one?” etc. In other words, she’s got great taste and a solid go-to list.
Read MoreIt is that time of year when little green shoots start peeking out from your garlic, onions and other alliums. This time of year they also just start getting a bit soft and dried out. So, what to do? Preserve!
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