by Elana Varon | Jul 17, 2017 | Announcements, Herb Notes
More herbs are ready for harvest this week in the Culinary Herb Garden and in Penelope’s Garden. Sara, our herb gardener, provided a round up of the culinary and tea herbs we have available, with notes about how to harvest and use them. As always, look for the...
by Elana Varon | Jun 12, 2017 | Announcements, Herb Notes
Throughout the season, Sara, our herb gardener, will be sharing information about harvesting and using the many varieties of herbs we grow. Here’s her first post: “The first herbs of the 2017 season are ready to harvest in our pick-your-own Culinary...
by Elana Varon | Aug 15, 2016 | Announcements, Herb Notes
Rosemary and lemon verbena are ready for harvest in the culinary garden. In addition, coriander seeds are available to collect from our cilantro plants. You can also harvest dill flowers from the field. Rosemary This popular herb has what seem to be 1,000 uses. It...
by Elana Varon | Aug 1, 2016 | Announcements, Herb Notes
Sage is now ready to harvest in the culinary herb garden. Sage is a favorite culinary herb. It’s name comes from the Latin, “to be saved.” It’s excellent with meats, cheese, poultry (including stuffing for turkey), and vegetables. It’s...
by Elana Varon | Jul 25, 2016 | Herb Notes
Tarragon and parsley are now ready to pick in the culinary herb garden, while peppermint and spearmint are ready to harvest in Penelope’s Garden. Please pick only from rows flagged with red strings, use scissors and observe harvesting instructions. Below, learn...
by Elana Varon | Jul 11, 2016 | Announcements, Herb Notes
Thyme, oregano and Thai basil are ready to harvest in the culinary herb garden. Look for the red strings! In addition, there’s lots of purslane growing as weeds in the fields. Here’s how to harvest and use these herbs (remember to bring scissors and pick...
