Tag Archives: Buy Local

The State of the Garlic

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I got an e-mail from my friend Janet yesterday. She writes: “I got notification that my CSA will start June 12th. I am looking forward to it. They are already starting plants. I will look into the winter one at … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking and Food, Farmers | Tagged Buy Local, Community Sponsored Agriculture, CSA, friends, garlic, Locally sourced food | 3 Comments

Potato Blosson Festival

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

This is the first of my 12 little seed potatoes to sprout. They weighed about one pound in total before planting. A farmer I know has 500 pounds of potatoes to plant. He clearly knows what he’s doing.

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged Buy Local, potato, Right Now, Wood Prairie Farm | 1 Comment

Green(s) Day

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Ladies and gentlemen, it is my sad duty to inform you that the Boston Celtics lost in game 2 of the NBA’s Eastern Conference Semifinals series last night. This eliminates several interesting word plays using the words “green” and “greens.” … Continue reading →

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My Dream Hoop House

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Old school, like me.

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Water Week – Cool Dirt From The Ground Up

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

When I think about having a productive garden in spite of the weather, I think about the dirt (soil preparation), what’s going into it (drought tolerant plants), and what’s going on top of it (mulch). Although it seems drought-like today, … Continue reading →

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Here’s One Reason

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

To grow your own food… or know a local farmer.

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Eau De Garlic

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

When I got home from work yesterday, I smelled garlic. Rich in sulphur, garlic gives off a pungent smell right about this time of year as it starts to rot. I looked in my garlic basket, squeezed the disintegrating cloves, … Continue reading →

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The Inventory

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

This is going to be a productive week. Palm Sunday is clearly visible on my horizon and I am going home to inspect the garden I share with Uncle Bob. Maybe O’Pa’s rhubarb is peaking through and maybe my garlic … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking and Food | Tagged Buy Local, self-sufficiency, Uncle Bob | 2 Comments

Now The Troubles Begin – For The Love Of Lago’s

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I could tell you a long story today, but I’m just not sure you want to hear it. Maybe someday. Essentially, it’s a story about working RHEE-LEE hard at something, to the point of exhaustion. And this went on for … Continue reading →

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Pomposity: Just Another Post About CSA

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I got off the phone with one of my favorite Victory Gardeners the other day and said “Pomposity!” My conversation with him made me realize I had assumed everyone knew what I meant when I wrote about Community Sponsored Agriculture … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking and Food | Tagged Buy Local, CSA, farmers, self-sufficiency, soap box, tractor | 4 Comments