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Join us on this page to follow the growing season of Carrot/Parsnip. Share your best stories, tips, and photos in each of the entries below.

Our brussel sprouts seemed a little stunted this year. Perhaps the lack of sun and warmth this summer drained the energy needed for larger sprouts. But our abundance of these mini-sprouts will see us through January, we hope.

Gardening through the Frost

Late fall and early winter have always been the saddest time of year for me. This is the furthest point in the calendar year from tending to growing fruits and...
Not too close for comfort...yet.

“Scattersowing” radishes & carrots.

Radish Sprout What do we love most about planting in beds? The scattershot seed planting method…or “scattersow.” With 52 beds to prep and till...
Purple Carrots

Some Things You Probably Didn’t Know about Carrots

Purple Carrots THE GREEN LEAVES OF THE CARROT should be removed prior to storage.  They wilt quickly, and as they wilt, they’ll siphon moisture away from the...
Eat Your Vegetables---even parsnips

What Dr. Brent Says about Parsnips…

Eat Your Vegetables---even parsnips PARSNIPS ARE RELATED TO CARROTS AND CELERY and have a slightly celery-like fragrance and a sweet and peppery taste.    They...
Carrots

What Dr. Brent Says about Carrots…

Carrots CARROTS CONTAIN THREE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CAROTENOIDS. Beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein. Lutein in particular is thought to play an important role...

Frozen Soil + Boiling Water = Carrots

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