Ken plants tomatoes in a mobile high tunnel. The structure for tying up the tomatoes is in the top structure of the greenhouse. There is a series of moveable spools that hold twine. The twine needs replacing every couple years Once the twine is in place, Ken weeds, cuts suckers… … and then he clips plants to the twine. …
Each year there is a time between the first flush and last frenzied sales of asparagus when I find there is enough for me to set aside to freeze. Why freeze asparagus? I agree it is better fresh. But asparagus is a magic tonic food for kidneys. Each winter I take some frozen asparagus out of the freezer and make cream of asparagus soup. It is a real energy booster when we feel blah. Freezing …
Early each spring Ken plants snap peas. Once he has cultivated and weeded a couple times, I help him put up the pea fence. Then they bloom and set fruit. Snap peas are a edible pod variety. Just snap off the stem end and pull any “string” that has grown along the edge. Snap peas can be eaten raw or blanched for salads, pasta dishes, stir fry; they are …
