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- July 14, 2020
- Shelburne Farms
1611 Harbor Road
Shelburne, Vermont 05482
Phone: (802) 985-8498
www.shelburnefarms.org
Shelburne Farms is a 1,400-acre working farm, National Historic Landmark and nonprofit environmental education organization whose mission is to cultivate a conservation ethic by teaching and demonstrating the stewardship of natural and agricultural resources. Created in 1886, it has a magnificent inn on the shores of Lake Champlain with a renowned seasonal restaurant and a breathtaking landscape designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr. whose vision guided the development of the farm, fields and forest. Purchase their award-winning farmhouse cheddar cheese and new cookbook, “Cooking with Shelburne Farms: Food and Stories from Vermont” by Melissa Pasanen with Rick Gencarelli, Viking Studio, at www.shelburnefarms.org.
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- January 11, 2021One of the most-asked questions we get here at Kitchen Garden Seeds is, "When should I start my seeds?" It's a good question, and the short answer is, "It depends." It depends on your climate, the type of seeds you're sowing, and more. We thought we'd lay it all out for you in this post, which will help when you're planning your seed order.
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- July 14, 2020
- The Totally Corn Cookbook
by Helene Siegel and Karen Gillingham
Published by Celestial Arts
Produced by Becker & Mayer! available at Penguin Random House
The series of Totally Cookbooks unlocks the breadth of recipes available for corn, garlic, potatoes, strawberries, carrots, chile peppers, eggplant, tomatoes (and other key ingredients like chocolate, shrimp or mushrooms). Perfect for corn-loving kitchen gardeners in a summer gift basket, The Totally Corn Cookbook has really wonderful recipes to make the most out of the peak of the corn harvest. -
- August 13, 2020Winged Bean Sowing Instructions
Planting Depth: 1"
Row Spacing: 3" - 4"
Seed Spacing: 12" - 24"
Days to Germination: 6-10 days
Germination Temperature: 60°-80°F
All parts of this Asian are edible! The small pods are wonderful grilled and sautéed. Larger pods yield flavorful beans that can be dried for storage. The nutrient-rich leaves can be eaten fresh or cooked like spinach, and the delicate, pale blue flowers are edible too. Even the roots are delicious, and have more protein than both potatoes and yams.
A tropical vine, Winged Bean is grown as an annual in northern climates, where it grows like a pole bean up to 12' tall. Seeds can be a challenge to germinate. Nick each seed and soak them in warm water for 24-48 hours, changing the water 2-3 times a day, before sowing outdoors after all danger of frost has passed in spring. Choose the hottest, sunniest spot in your garden and sow the seeds up to 1" deep and 1-2' apart in trellised rows spaced 3-4' apart. In colder zones, starting -
- February 19, 2021It's the depths of winter, and our gardens are peacefully slumbering. We've retreated indoors to cozy up to the fire and catch up on our favorite TV shows. But really, as much as we might enjoy the reprieve that winter brings, does your desire to garden ever sleep? Ours doesn't! Luckily, there is seed starting to plan for, and our seed catalog, but there are so many more ways to keep our gardening minds and hands active in the coldest months, both indoors and out.
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- August 13, 2020Winter Squash Sowing Instructions
Planting Depth:1”
Row Spacing:5’
Hill Spacing:5’-6’
Days to Germination: 5-10 days
Germination Temperature:65°-75°F
Winter Squash needs space to ramble as well as a hot growing site in full sunlight. They may be started after the last frost when the temperature is a reliable 60°F. Direct-sow 3 to 5 seeds per hill, then thin to the 2 strongest seedlings. To start indoors for transplanting, sow singly in pots 3 to 4 weeks before the transplant date. Provide seedlings with good ventilation, strong light and even moisture. Transplant outdoors after the last frost date. Enrich soil with organic fertilizer, compost and/or well-rotted manure. Cover seedlings with cloches if it gets cool, water regularly and feed as needed with kelp or fish emulsion. Powdery mildew on leaves won’t affect the squash. Harvest with a sharp knife when skin is hard and fruits are fully colored. As long as there is no danger of frost, you may cure squash outdoors in the sun for -
- August 13, 2020Yarrow Sowing Instructions
Planting Depth:0”
Seed Spacing:8”-10”
Plant Spacing:12”-18”
Days to Germination:7-14 days
Germination Temperature:65°-75°F
Achillea millefolium. Start this heat and drought tolerant perennial indoors 8 weeks before transplanting out after all danger of frost has passed. Sow seeds on top of soil mix, leaving the seeds uncovered but firmly pressed onto the soil surface, as light aids germination. For consistent moisture during germination, cover the flats or pots with plastic wrap until seedlings emerge: then discard plastic. Provide even moisture and strong light. Harden off the seedlings by gradually acclimating them to outside conditions over 1 to 2 weeks. Transplant out in well-draining soil and full to partial sunlight. Water regularly and mulch to deter weeds and retain moisture. Summer Pastels yields upright, flat clusters of ivory, yellow, apricot, pink and red flowers with fern-like foliage. Summer flowering. Horticultural zones 3-8. Height: 18" to -
- July 14, 2020
In the Netherlands, "hangop" was an old-fashioned dessert made by "hanging up" a double-cloth sack filled with buttermilk overnight. The thickened buttermilk was then folded into thick whipped cream topped with brown sugar, cinnamon and crumbled "beschuit" (rusk). Here is our updated version that can be enjoyed for special breakfasts, healthy snacks or even dessert.
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- August 13, 2020Zinnia Sowing Instructions
Planting Depth:1/2”
Seed Spacing:2”-3”
Plant Spacing:10”-12””
Days to Germination: 5-10 days
Germination Temperature:70°-75°F
Zinnia. This classic summer flower may be seeded directly into the garden after the last frost date. Plant them 1⁄2" deep in well-draining, loamy soil with full sun. Keep uniformly moist until the seedlings emerge, about 7 days after sowing. Or, start indoors: plant 1⁄2" deep in a good seed-starting medium at 70° to 75°F 4 weeks prior to the last frost date. Provide even moisture, strong light and good ventilation. Once established, thin plants to 2" to 3" apart and grow on. Thin or transplant 3" tall seedlings 10" to 12" apart in the garden. Weed carefully and water moderately beneath the plants until established. Zinnias are prone to mildew, so provide adequate spacing and moderate ground-level watering: don’t get too much water on the plants themselves. Summer flowering.
Our Pollinators are in Peril
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- July 14, 2020
Located 17 miles outside of Seattle, the Herbfarm has become a celebrated destination for seasonal Northwest cuisine. For Chef Traunfeld, a James Beard Award winner, inspiration comes from the restaurant’s own farm and on-site gardens. Angelica flavors the just-picked rhubarb in springtime, and needles of native Douglas Fir might infuse a sorbet. This delicious eggless gratin pairs basil and zucchini. Over 200 of his prized recipes are included in The Herbfarm Cookbook (Morrow Books, HarperCollins Publishers) available through your local bookstore or www.amazon.com.
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