Category Archives: fall/winter crops

What To Do With Green Tomatoes

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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You Might As Well Harvest Now Many gardeners had a slow start with tomatoes this year and now quite a few readers have asked how to help ripen green tomatoes. As fall arrives, the cooler temperatures affect tomato stems, making … Continue reading →

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Winter Harvest

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Frost-Nipped Kale and Cabbage After our usual Northwestern mix of freezing and milder days, with heavy rains and wild winds, it is delightful to find much of my kale and cabbage still edible. In fact, a touch of frost leaves … Continue reading →

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Harvesting, Storing, and Cooking With Pumpkins

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Ann Lovejoy
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Add chunks of fresh or frozen pumpkin to soups, stir fries, and stews. Many small winter squash like Delicata, Sweet Dumpling, and Carnival, can be eaten skin and all if halved, seeded, and baked until tender (usually about 30-40 minutes). Continue reading →

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Getting The Most From Aromatic Vegetables

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Ann Lovejoy
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How To Make An Italian Battuto Aromatic vegetables such as onions, leeks, garlic, and shallots, can add remarkable depth and finish to savory dishes. Interestingly, the amount and even the kind of flavor aromatics will bring to a dish can … Continue reading →

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