Category: vegetable plants

  • How fresh is the garlic?

    How fresh is the garlic?

    Repelling most people (and vampires!), garlic is a favorite at mealtime. It has been a few years since we tried—and…

  • A handful of mint

    A handful of mint

    Mint is an herb that comes in many varieties, including spearmint, peppermint, chocolate mint and others. Out of the many,…

  • Battling an unknown beast

    Battling an unknown beast

    Among the many disappointments of the 2025 growing season, the rhubarb had the life sucked out of it. It fell…

  • Climate Change Up Close & Personal

    Climate Change Up Close & Personal

    I volunteer with the Climate Reality Group, the local park system and a conservation center. It’s part of the plan…

  • “Cuash” leaves

    “Cuash” leaves

    How old were you when you figured out that different plants in the garden have different leaves? I was yesterday…