Tomatoes are the pinnacle of the harvest season. With our short summers they come and go in the blink of an eye. This post delves deeper into a few methods of preserving tomatoes that I find to be particularly convenient and delicious.
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My favorite time to farm is late summer and early fall. Tomatoes are coming in by the bucket loads. Most of the weeds slow down. I get to pull plants, plant cover, and start putting things to rest. It’s also the time--at least the best time--to plant my favorite crops: greens.
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Luckily, we can learn a lot about pollination by making observations in our gardens and backyards. This blog will give you the buzz on how some common vegetables in your garden are pollinated (spoiler alert! they're actually fruits!).
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If you are living the CSA farm share dream, you know that the day before the next pickup is the day to get last week's produce dealt with. For many CSA newcomers, it is a time when guilt comes into play. For whatever reason (too many take out burrito nights, not loving the third week of kale, etc.) there are veggies left over that need to be used.
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Farmer Caroline, PEAS Farm Lecturer, loves making pickles during the summer. She says it can be so refreshing especially when you work outside in the heat and need to hydrate. Eating pickles replenishes that salt into your body. They are an ideal farmer’s snack.
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The brunt of many a joke, zucchini often go unappreciated. People tell stories of neighbors sneaking excess zucchini into unlocked cars, garages, or front porches. They are prolific! However, to me zucchini are the harbinger of summer.
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Pollinators are an essential part of your garden adventure. Learn about three pollinators you might find in Missoula and how they are generally attracted to their floral partners in this blog.
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Farmer Clare walks through how to transplant and prep tomatoes for a great season!
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