Not quite daffodil time
They grew a couple inches taller this weekend when the afternoon temperatures swelled to the upper 70s (Fahrenheit). They’ll get nipped with cold tonight if the forecast is right — 18 degrees....
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Fresh mustard
I’ve never cared much for mustard greens. The canned variety just tastes nasty, I think. The fresh ones gathered in the pasture when I was a kid weren’t much better. Still, they were on the list of cold hardy greens...
Read MoreWorld’s best carrots
It’s true. The best carrots ever come from the winter garden in my greenhouse. Trust me. I just picked one. I’m eating it right now. For years, I’ve heard how wonderful winter-harvested carrots taste. Since my...
Read MoreEgg sizes
Posted by admin | Feb 20, 2008 | Birds and Beasts |
Here’s a comparison of various egg types, just to give you an idea of the size differences. Eggs from left to right: goose, 6.5 oz.; duck, 2.6 oz.; chicken 1.8 oz; chicken 2 oz. I put the goose and duck eggs into the...
Read MoreTurkey shine
Posted by admin | Feb 18, 2008 | Birds and Beasts |
Here’s a close-up of the tom turkey in yesterday’s black & white photo. Note the coppery sheen of the band of feathers on the left side of this photo, just above the bold black and white bands. The Bronze turkey...
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