It has poisonous leaves, is bitter and fibrous…yet we love, love, love rhubarb! Rhubarb is right up there next to asparagus in my favorite perennial foods to grow. It’s so easy. Mine sits right under some unkept rose bushes in the midst of grass and does just fine! You’ll have to wait until it goes dormant in […]
Recipes
Pac choi
Also known as Pak Choi and Bok Choy. This is a great vegetable to have in the garden because it grows fast and does well in cool temps and the shade. Its leaves can be used in salads, and the whole head, especially stems, makes great stir-fry. One difficulty in growing pac choi is that […]
Father’s Day strawberries
We went strawberry picking for Father’s Day. There are lots of farms around the Twin Cities, but we especially like Sam Kedem’s organic pick-your-own berries. His farm is just 45 minutes from our house and is a beautiful getaway from the bustle of the city. In addition to pick your own berries, they are a […]
