Today I finished mulching the strawberry & asparagus bed. The garden is coming along and I was thinking tonight how good it is to be digging in the dirt again. It rained this afternoon so I had to quit and come inside. It’s good for the peas I planted a few days ago. I’ve planted [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘The Garden’
April 12, 2009
Family Time
Our daughter Jennifer came home from college and we enjoyed an easter brunch downtown. I ate way too much but it was really good. She’s about a half a year from graduating and her excitement about the future is infectious. So many dreams & and ambitions…so much talent. She’s getting some good advise from teachers [...]
March 1, 2009
The Farm in Spring
Spring is my favorite season and it’s the busiest around here. Garden to prepare for planting, pasture in need of restoration, outbuildings need tending to after the windy winter we’ve had. Horse blankets need cleaning and or repairs and need to be stored for next year. Landscaping around our house always gets put on the [...]
January 28, 2008
Eaton’s Creek Organics in Today’s City Paper!
That’s so cool Tana!http://nashvillecitypaper.com
January 18, 2008
Links to finding Local food, seeds and garden info
Barbara Kingsolver’s site with great links to finding local growers:
http://www.animalvegetablemiracle.com/
Networking community online
http://www.homesteadexchangenetwork.com/
seed & plant exchange networks
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/exchind/
Southeast seeds & heirloom seeds
http://www.southernexposure.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=CUCE
Grocery Store with an “A” rating
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/
The Better World Shopping Guide
http://www.betterworldshopper.org
The biodynamic farming guide website
http://www.biodynamics.com/
Middle Tennessee:
http://www.ecorganics.net/
http://www.agriculture.state.tn.us/Marketing.asp?qstring=POR&display=Certified%20Organic%20Growers
http://www.agriculture.state.tn.us/Marketing.asp?qstring=POR&display=Certified%20Organic%20Growers
http://nashvillemau.blogspot.com/2007/05/nashville-mauma-and-family-open-farmers.html
January 10, 2008
Thinking about my garden
This time of year I’m thumbing through my seed catalogs and dreaming about vegetables. My garden plot calls to me when I go feed the horses and these global warming induced days of 65 degrees in january are no help. It feels like spring around here even though my mind knows it’s the “dead of [...]
October 18, 2007
Buy local, Buy organics
To order call or email ecorganics@bellsouth.net
http://www.ecorganics.net
September 13, 2007
Tomato Pie
Thank you for sending me this Joy. Emily LOVED it! and it will surely be a season regular on our table.-val
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Subject: tomato pie recipe
4 tomatoes, peeled and sliced
10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 (9-inch) prebaked deep dish pie shell
1 cup grated mozzarella
1 cup grated cheddar
1 cup mayonnaise
Salt and pepper
Preheat oven to 350 [...]
September 9, 2007
Hi,Wimmin, just thought this would interest you.
On Monday Sept.10th,in the www.dykenotes.com web site on
the events page you will find a new recipe, that will
entice the new girlfriend who is not only a
vegetarian, but a vegan, and quess what, we know you
will like this recipe even if you don’t think that she
will be your new girlfriend. Be healthy, be happy
Louise and Maryanne.www.dykenotes.com [...]
September 4, 2007
Salmon Spread
This was a hit at our last gathering and it’s easy to make
1 can pink salmon (boneless & skinned)
4 oz. softened cream cheese
1/4 cup minced onions
mayo (just enough to give it spreadable texture)
10 shakes of liquid smoke
serve with crackers (i use chicken in a basket)
