This year was the first time we tried our hand at pumpkins. We planted “small sugar” pie pumpkins. I’m not too sure what happened, but I think we had a little thief come and nibble on them at night; we only got these 3 to maturity this year! Pie pumpkins differ from standard “jack-o-lantern” pumpkins [...]
Local Lunchbox: Adelea’s Farmers Market
Yesterday’s farmers market was another feast for the eyes! We had a great day selling fresh herbs and quail eggs. If you’re in Central Texas, swing by Salado and check out Adelea’s Farmers Market every Saturday between 9 AM and 1 PM through the end of October and picking back up in the Spring. Take [...]
Eat Fresh, Eat Local!
This past Saturday turned out to be a beautiful day at our local farmer’s market and I have to hand it to owners and chefs, Jennifer and Kelly Angell of Adelea’s On Main Bistro in Salado, who put together an awesome venue and founded Adelea’s Farmer’s Market! This was their first farmer’s market on their [...]
Garden Grub: Fresh Tomato Salad
Garden Update: Saturday Harvest
Creative Gardening
How to Freeze Berries…Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, etc…
Ever wonder how carrots reproduce???
We actually dug this carrot up from our garden this past Monday evening. My youngest son, Joseph said “look mom…it has an arm!!!” My husband grabbed it, turned it and said, “That ain’t no arm, Joe.” My three boys (husband included) all stood there and giggled. Lexie, my oldest rolled her eyes and said, “uh, [...]
Growing Carrots
Carrots pulled from our garden last weekend. I have to admit, carrots have not been my friend in the recent past. I planted them last Spring and last Fall to no avail! I had pretty tops, but terrible bottoms…no good when it comes to carrots! But being a strong-willed, stubborn woman, I decided that I [...]
















