Swiss Chard for Dinner
We have been having swiss chard for dinner now for about three months. It’s a versatile vegetable packed with great […]
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Planting Season Begins
Well, I didn’t get my peas in by President’s Day… but I was damn close! I woke up to a
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Winter Garden Chores
Planting season is just around the corner and it’s time to prep the beds that will soon hold spring crops.
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Winter Harvesting
My outdoor garden beds have been providing me with a steady supply of the usual winter suspects: kale, swiss chard,
Canning Tomatoes
Class is in full swing at the Urban Farm, but there is still more produce than 68 students can handle.
Stop the Starts
It is time for me to stop visiting plant stores and stop buying starts! My backyard garden is finally looking
Grassroots Garden Visit
Last week our Plants class visited Grassroots Garden, a local non-profit here in Eugene that grows food for the needy.
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Typically this time of year my kitchen table is home to many tiny vegetable seeds under a grow light, but
Spring Greens
Oh, the wonders of a greenhouse! The Urban Farm has a pretty simple, plastic greenhouse that has been keeping me
February Veggies
I am feeling the rush of gardening season as the soil becomes workable again! The Urban Farm has a nice