Category Archives: fall/winter crops

Feasting On Winter Sprouts

Getting The Best From Brussels Sprouts I love most winter vegetables, but am especially enjoying Brussels sprouts these days. Indeed, for weeks I have been binging on a most delectable combination of roasted sprouts with roasted sweet potatoes. I like … Continue reading

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Enjoying Cold Season Crops

Winter-Fresh Food From The Garden I love having something fresh to enjoy each day, even in the depths of winter. True, the sharp January frosts hit my winter lettuces hard, but there are still some terrific greens to be gathered. … Continue reading

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Cold Comfort For Plants

Yes Baby It’s Cold Outside January can be the month of truth for Northwestern gardeners. Early winter can open so mildly that we forget our proximity to Alaska. Indeed, a given January may be as gentle as June (which really … Continue reading

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Powerhouse Plants For Home Gardeners

The Search For More Nutritious Vegetables Although American food quality in general is in decline, we Northwestern gardeners have a remarkable resource close at hand. The Alf Christianson Seed Company in Mount Vernon, Washington (for many years the last major … Continue reading

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