Tag Archives: spring crops

A Surfeit of Greens

Posted on May 21, 2017 by arlingwoman

Salad days are here! I’m eating greens like crazy–spinach, chard, lettuce, kale–and some of the other lovely things that grow along side them in the spring, such as carrots, peas, radishes, and the occasional turnip. The Plot Against Hunger gardens … Continue reading →

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The Sun Returns, Briefly

Posted on May 8, 2016 by arlingwoman

After two weeks of raining, it finally stopped this weekend. Yesterday I ran by Paul’s house to pick up some tomatoes and cucumbers he had grown from seed. I dropped them off in the muddy garden and then went on … Continue reading →

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Fresh Food: Growing and Buying

Posted on May 1, 2016 by arlingwoman

Today it is pouring rain again. Luckily, yesterday it held off until night. I took advantage to go to the Arlington Farmer’s Market, only a short walk from my home. I needed some asparagus for a dinner party and two … Continue reading →

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Vanquishing the Killer Rabbit

Posted on March 12, 2016 by arlingwoman

I went to the garden this week with a strategy in mind. When I was getting my seeds, I had a look at protective coverings. My intent was to do battle with descendants of the killer rabbit of Caerbannog. Those … Continue reading →

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The Garden Blooms and Grows

Posted on May 18, 2014 by arlingwoman

Finally, things seem to be growing. Radishes are almost ready to harvest. The lettuces needed to be thinned. The okra is coming up. Flowers are going like crazy. Now I have roses, along with the last of the columbine and … Continue reading →

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Spring: Plotting Against Hunger Again!

Posted on March 22, 2014 by arlingwoman

This week after seven inches of snow on Monday, we were all reminded that snow this close to spring (and it is now officially spring) does not last.  As I noted last year, the 10th and Barton Plot Against Hunger … Continue reading →

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Ah, Those Early Crops!

Posted on June 1, 2013 by arlingwoman

Plot Against Hunger gardens are yielding pounds of fresh produce this spring.  Among the crops are radishes from the St. Andrews garden, eight pounds of leeks from Ball Sellers House, and collards, kale and lettuce from 10th and Barton. Each … Continue reading →

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Still Early Days: Weeds, Seeds, and Sprouts

Posted on March 24, 2013 by arlingwoman

I used to think transitional weather was weather with temperatures changing gradually from cold to warm or vice versa.  Now transitional weather means a beautiful 50 degree day followed by a cloudy day in the upper thirties with wintry mix … Continue reading →

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