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Beyond the Blue Gate: April 2013
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013. BGF News April 2013. Precipitation to date this month: Rain: 6.7”. What’s up on the farm? Well, here we are in April and I'm pretty sure that I am not going to get the February and March newsletters done. Not sure how that happened, just suddenly, here it April! I'm fairly certain that every year since we moved to the farm (now 8 years ago) that the month of March has gotten shorter, to the extent that I'm convinced this year we skipped it altogether! Practical Farmers of Iowa) in.
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Beyond the Blue Gate: June 2014
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Tuesday, June 24, 2014. Blue Gate Farm News – Volume XXIV, Number 4. June 24, 2014. In this week’s box:. Baby Beets with greens. Chard: Bright Lights Mix (a little beat up this week, but tasty nonetheless). Head Lettuce: Crisp Mint or. Snow (our pea beds are exploding, so you get to enjoy the ridiculous bounty). And one of the following:. Broccoli (the up and down temps are causing funny shapes, but still delicious flavor). For those with the Cheese option: Robiola and Black Pepper Chevre. 2 – 5pm. And t...
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Seccymama: Back from Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009. Back from Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Last week was our spring break, so we packed up family and friends to head for the mountains of Tennessee. I love the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area. There is so much to see and do.outlet shopping, go kart racing, Ripley's aquarium, Wonderworks, lots of pancake houses.gee, I sound like a kid myself! With three families sharing, this came down to about $60 bucks a night. And it was GORGEOUS! April 15, 2009 at 9:35 AM. April 19, 2009 at 7:09 PM.
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Farm Genevieve: in like a lion...
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Sunday, March 9, 2014. In like a lion. Winter is hanging on a bit too long this year. March started off no different than the previous three months. Our poor animals have had a long season of trudging through the snow and ice. I know a sheep or two that are tired of hay and looking forward to some green pastures. The ducks and geese, leaving frozen footprints in the snow, and dreaming of their swimming pool. Spring trees have had enough, too, and are budding out. Take that Old Man Winter! I dyed 21 6 oz ...
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Farm Genevieve: the winter that never ends...
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Saturday, February 8, 2014. The winter that never ends. It seems that today is our "snow day" and we've gotten a couple of inches so far. Monday will be our "frigid day" with temps down around -14F. We're all a little over winter around here. Chillin' chore dog, Zuzu loves this weather! Mad Maggie, although truth be told, she's always cranky! And winter weary Walter. Only 39 days until spring! February 09, 2014. 39 days seems like an eternity! Its too cold out there! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Beyond the Blue Gate: BGF News 7/8/14
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Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Volume XXIV, Number 6. July 8, 2014. In this week’s box:. Summer Squash: 8 Ball (round, green), Golden Glory (yellow zucchini), Patty Pan (lt. green, dk. green or. Yellow, round scallop), Slik Pik (lt. yellow, long) or Lemon (small, lemon-shaped, yellow). And perhaps of the following:. Beans Mix (Carson-yellow and Maxibel-green filet). Broccoli (the up and down temps are causing funny shapes, but still delicious flavor). Eggplant: Orient Express (dk purple, long and slender).
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Beyond the Blue Gate: July 2014
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Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Volume XXIV, Number 7 –. July 15, 2014. In this week’s box:. Basil: Genovese and/or Italian Large Leaf (a little dirty from the weekend deluge, wash just before using). Beans: Mix (Carson and Provider), Maxibel (green, filet) or Marvel of Venice (mostly yellow, lg, flat). Carrots: St. Valerie (orange), Purple Haze (purple),. Yellow) and Rainbow mix. Green Garlic: asst hardneck. Kale mix: Red Russian, Toscano and Beedy's. And at least one of the following:. Peas (Snap or Snow).
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Beyond the Blue Gate: January 2014
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Thursday, January 23, 2014. In this week’s box:. Fingerling Potatoes: Rose Finn. Garlic: hardneck and softneck. Kale Mix: Red Russian, Toscano and Vates. Napa Cabbage (also known as Chinese Cabbage). Shallots: Ambition (tan) and Prisma (purple). Turnips: Hakurei and/or Scarlet Queen. For those with the Egg option [full]: 18 ct. Free-range pullet eggs (assorted colors). Featured Recipe(s) (see below): White Bean and Kale Ragout with Turnips and Sausage. Browned Cabbage with Pork. Precipitation this month :.
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Beyond the Blue Gate: August 2013
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Friday, August 2, 2013. Volume XXI, Number 9. July 30, 2013. In this week’s box:. Cucumbers: Suyo Long (Asian-style, long and bumpy) or Diva (English-style, torpedo-shaped, smooth). Eggplant: Orient Express (long, thin, dark purple), Listada (purple/white striped) and/or Ping Tung(neon purple). Hot Peppers: Wenk's Yellow Hots (lt yellow to bright orange) and/pr Georgia Flame (dark red). Tomatoes: asst varieties ( see descriptions below). And perhaps one of the following:. Beans: mix or Romano-Marvel of.
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Beyond the Blue Gate: July 2013
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Monday, July 29, 2013. Volume XXI, Number 8. In this week’s box:. Basil: Genovese and/or Italian Large Leaf. Beans: mix (Carson (yellow) and Empress (green). Cucumbers: Suyo Long (Asian-style, long and bumpy) or Diva (English-style, torpedo-shaped, smooth). New Potatoes: Banana (tan fingerling), Desiree (red), German Butterball (tan) or Mountain Rose (Lt pink). Shallots: (Ambition (tan) and/or Prisma (purple). And possibly one of the following:. Featured Recipe(s) (see below. Pasta with Pesto, Potatoes,.
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