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More broccoli's forming crowns! And nothing beats pulling up two carrots intertwined in a loving embrace.
Finally attempted this sprouting contraption.
If we hadn't taken that field trip to Punaluu yesterday, today I would've been very discouraged and overwhelmed by the weeds taking over our mediocre (let's face it) no-till where we're planting. So far we have 1 of 8 rows STARTED in planting, 2 of 10 we are going to replant with cover crop. But encouraged by the work we did yesterday, and the work I've done with Ted in the past, our integrated weed management method is both simple and resourceful. I use my golden sickle (a gift from the D word) and completely clear just about a 2 inch x 2 inch circle to transplant, pull up and hack at the weeds that have formed around that and use the weeds to mulch around the plant and as cover to prevent more growth. The weeds are useful and make up for where the mulch from the cover crop is too thin. Still working on letting go of the desire for a pristine, meticulously clear, perfectly weeded life I mean plot. The weeds are part of the system and I need not fret over their existence or the mess they appear to cause, they have a purpose and a use as well. We ended the morning with an entire row and a half planted. 3 kinds of kale, tomatoes, cilantro, broccoli. We're on our way! The best snacks happen on days I spend my morning shopping at the farmer's market. At Ala Moana Farner's market, The Baker Dudes stopped making Chibata bread, so I went with a rye loaf that is delicious, but it's a battle between me and the toaster to toast these fat slices.
I put sea asparagus pesto, tomato, brocc, bell pepper, complimenting spices, and sprouts to give it a bewildered look. One bite, everything comes crashing down. Best eaten in private. Home cooked greens + Larsons + Justine = a happy family Margaret: "You can use this to cook your asparagus"
Justine: "Ok" Margaret: "That's how you do it? Do you want to do it like this?" James: "Big plates or little plates?" Margaret: "Up to you guys. I don't want to make the decision" Justine: "Little plates" Margaret: "Are you sure you want to use those plates??" I heart cooking with the Larsons |
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