As you may have gathered, I love plants and I love gardens. I participated in a garden tour this weekend, and aside from forcing me to spiff up long neglected corners, what I found most enjoyable was showing folks my edibles. I’ve written a bit about the free-flowing food growing in my backyard, [...]
Lactuca sativa—-that’s Latin for lettuce. I realized I did not know where lettuce originated, and apparently, no one truly does. However, according to www.foodmuseum.com, lettuce first appeared in an herbal (a book about medicinal plants) in Babylon in 800 BC. So, over the span of several thousand years, we still eat lettuce. [...]
They say a well planned garden is the most efficient. Well, that’s not mine, for sure, but my garden is doing a lot of work without me, and I’m reaping the benefits. In addition to having quite a few perennial crops such as rhubarb, strawberries and asparagus, I let many other crops go [...]
Power to the people. That’s you. And me. Let’s take control of our food economy, food security and our health. Join the conversation, join the movement. Grow your own, buy direct from the producer. I get a special joy from cooking, thinking about the individuals who grow/bake/make/pick the fantastic ingredients that go into my meals. [...]
Greetings, TFM Groupies! Spring has arrived once more, and with it the dreams and prospects of the perfect market season. It’s a comfort to know that we remain in the cycle, afforded an opportunity to do it all again, able to check our lists from last year, make this one a better one. Not to [...]
The Winter Thaw Party!
Upstairs @ Lava Lounge
Friday, March 12, 2010
6pm to midnight
Want to have a good time AND support the Tremont Farmers’ Market?
Break the ice and break bread with your friendly market folks to help usher in Spring!
Ricardo Sandoval and Lava Lounge are teaming up with TFM to create a fantastic [...]
As we approach the close of our market season, there is much to ponder and much to celebrate. This is also the week of Canadian Thanksgiving, and a good time to give thanks for the bounty provided by the earth. As well as for the hands that till, plant, mulch, water and harvest. [...]
Brussel sprouts are just cool all around. Ever seen them grow? The first time I saw them was in a garden in New England, and I’ve been totally fascinated since. Tall plants with large, cabbage leaves, the stem is loaded with sprouts all the way up when ready to harvest. According [...]
