So I've been cooking since my weight restrictions were lifted, now I can pick up pans again! and I've really been enjoying actually using and eating the lovely things I've grown. None of my recipes are strict- they're adapted from several I've tried over the years and my own experiments. I tend to make them … Continue reading Dilly beans!
I had a slight scare with the favas today- after 2 weeks of misty cold weather yesterday was actually a little warm. The favas decided to go on strike and I woke up to another cold day- and some half-wilted favas. After I had a small panic attack- mom and I decided to just water … Continue reading You were supposed to be ground cover!!!
Oh man am I sick of that joke. The fava beans were a dang afterthought! Though I am a fan of Chianti... I had a badly placed spinach bed which I started planting very late in February/March. I planted 4 varieties as an experiment to see which would grow best. We ate all of them, … Continue reading Fava beans with a nice…
I have had a roaring success this summer with green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris). Originally they were planted as part of my effort to plant vegetables my mother can actually eat- but we're all eating well. I got 6 haricot vert plants from my local garden center- only about 5 bucks for all 6- and I … Continue reading Beans beans beans beans beans!
The Neanderthal Gardens 