Radishes are among the first spring vegetables, and can produce a harvest in 3 to 4 weeks from seeding. Radish (Raphanus sativus) is a cool season vegetable that has been cultivated in many parts of the world for centuries. Domestic radish is believed to have originated from wild relatives in both Europe and Asia, and […]
Greenhouse Update
Our two greenhouses are at capacity and are full of activity, April 22 was the first week we brought fresh radishes to Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market. We have radishes, carrots and beets growing in one greenhouse. While our new greenhouse, cleverly called greenhouse #2, is growing a host of greens for our salad mix. […]
Perspectives on Food Waste – Trish Edition
Wow, do I produce a lot of garbage. Moving to the farm makes me look at the amount of garbage I produce in a more critical way than when I lived in the city, where someone comes and takes it away for you every week. I use as much of the food scraps as I can, compost the rest […]
Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti Squash lives in the magic zone – the middle – between Summer Squash like Zucchini and and the more common Winter Squashes like Pumpkins and Buttercup. Their taste and texture reminds us of of the summer squash, and they aren’t as starchy as other winter squash, but they’re definitely a winter squash, since they […]
4 Tasty Rice Bowl Recipes!
Here are four simple and tasty recipes where salad shoots make an excellent accompaniment. Be sure to check out all the variations including Basic, Vegan, Salmon and Chicken! Basic Rice and Shoots Bowl Makes 4 servings 4 to 5 cups chopped vegetables (combine to taste: green or red onion, cucumber, carrots, peppers, celery, broccoli) 1 […]
