When you buy blackberry plants, they come in what’s called “bare root” form — that means each plant is basically a root and a tiny stem, maybe 2 or 3 inches long. Or at least that’s what mine looked like. They were kind of pathetic. And they didn’t graduate to being much more than that…
Kitchen Gardening
Still here. Really I am. June 2018 edition.
So it appears it’s been more than a year since I’ve updated this site. Oh, so busy. I’ll dispense with the excuses and begin with the updates…
Here’s What’s Happening This Spring
The cacti are flowering, the blackberry bush is budding out, and there’s a baby peach (I believe) on the tree. This year, I’m growing heirloom tomatoes and herbs — and that’s it, so far. I’ve set out a couple of containers — one with a fig tree and another with native flowering plants, and they…
The Homemade Ice Cream Contest — With Recipe
How I lost the contest but gained critical ice cream knowledge with my Summer Sweet Corn and Buttermilk Blackberry Ice Cream recipe.
