I just got my fall stock of garlic seed while at the National Heirloom Festival in Santa Rosa from Sarah Shimizu of Gypsy Farm (707-502-9509, sara_mizu@yahoo.com) a garlic seed grower. I got three new-to-me hard neck varieties – a head… Continue Reading
My tale of million-dollar chutney begins with a basket of free figs, a gift from Don and Elaine Cohen. Wonderful figs, which we halved and drizzled with honey from my little sister’s beehives. But one can only eat so many… Continue Reading
Learn techniques for growing great garlic, including gourmet garlic, and onions. Cover cropping information will be included. Premium garlic seeds will be offered for sale. Presenter is an organic inspector for the California Certified Organic Farmers; he has been selling… Continue Reading
In the wind and rain of the last week, I came down with quite a cold/flu and have been suffering the effects for several achey days. So it seems fortuitous and right somehow that this week’s In a North State… Continue Reading
My tale of million-dollar chutney begins with a basket of free figs, a gift from Don and Elaine Cohen. Wonderful figs, which we halved and drizzled with honey from my little sister’s beehives. But one can only eat so many… Continue Reading
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