5″ of rain in 24 hours
While a nice downpour is always welcome, torrential rains like this tend to do more harm than good. We had a rainy July last year, and my uncle’s farm took quite a... Read More
Tomato Season
In Minnesota, the tomatoes don’t really start to ripen until late July. This year, we had a lot of rain in July and I think that made the fruits take even longer... Read More
Niko and the Double-headed Sunflower
This fairly large sunflower (it was actually a triple-headed sunflower) came up as a volunteer in my herb bed. I thought it was going to be a dwarf sunflower at first; I... Read More
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... Read More