Eggplant loves heat

Today’s pick: Our eggplants are loaded with beautiful white and purple fruits. The white eggplant is a variety from Monticello – apparently one that Jefferson grew, and has been passed down through...
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White Eggplant

I picked up a package of white eggplant seeds at Monticello this winter, and I’m really excited about these! I wasn’t sure what shape to expect from the fruits, and I’m glad...
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Another new year

Seedlings planted March 5th: Tomato, Jahrdale blue pumpkin, and Brussels Sprouts It’s that time again! I’m excited about this year’s garden. We saved a lot of seeds from last year – various...
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Dead Eggplants

… and this is what happens when you let it snow before pulling your eggplants out of the ground (or, rather, out of their pots). The original idea was to move the...
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The Season Begins

We woke up yesterday morning to a dusting of snow on the ground, which melted and returned throughout the day. The snowfall is pretty light, but it’s been steady since at least...
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Green Tomatoes

Niko checked out one of the multiple baskets full of tomatoes this afternoon. With snow in the forecast, it’s time to get these guys off the vines. Surprisingly, there were a lot...
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