Sky’s The Limit
Double layer with bitumen adhesive between new downspout- two are better than one lights back new decking in Approaching the peak Nail porcupine keeps nails together Huston we have a problem Rino underlayment Simpson Strong Ties are so pretty New center support Curbs complete ready for skys Building the curbs Lining up the curbs Neighbour […]
Garden Almost Planted!
We’re well on our way to having the garden fully planted. As you can see everything is beautiful and green and healthy. We work together in the garden every Sunday. We’ve just started something new this year – we’re letting some things go to seed (like the cauliflower in the photo) and then we are […]
2023 – Starting Strong
As Mark lays out in his May video, the 2023 Garden has hit the ground planting thanks to participants’ amazing energy, enthusiasm, planning and coordination- so impressive and inspiring. What a contrast to the senseless wars, killings, greed and corruption on the Front Page. This garden is a balm for the soul as well as […]
The Ultimate Harvest!
Magnificent beets and spectacular onions. Let the Borscht season begin!
And Now To Beds
After seemly endless days of rainy cool weather, sun and warmth got fervent gardeners out in the field with astonishing efficiency and zeal.
I am a Bee Keeper
The sun is shining after a couple of cool gray days. While winter pruning fruit trees, I notice how the bees are coming back to life outside of their three hives. We steward a little fruit and vegetable farm here at Echo Valley Organics on Saltspring Island sits on the Salish Sea off the West […]
April Starts
The harvest of carrots, beets and cabbage from the winter garden is receding in the rear view mirror and energy has been focusing on the new growing season. As ECVG celebrates its third anniversary, the operation is more savvy and efficient than ever, and and our new members bring a wealth of experience and expertise. Southdown Garden has added rows (including fallow rotation) and methods, workflow, scheduling are always being tweaked to accommodate everyone’s needs and preferences.
All the Way From Brussels!
December and we are still in the garden picking beautiful Brussels Spouts.
Some people like roasting these in the oven. But, forget about them for ten minutes and you’re left with Brussels Cinders.
I like a sort of hybrid steam-roasting in a large covered skillet. I put the sprouts in with a small amount of water and heat on medium high with cover on being careful to stop before the water is gone. Then add some butter and saute until the sprouts get brown and nutty.
Sylvia’s Pickled Carrots
Chopped and boiled, fried or steamed, cooked in soups and stews, carrots are a friend to all, but that is hardly news.
Fall Soup
Tasty fall soup for this bout of colder than necessary weather. Home made chicken/vegetable stock with Echo Valley squash and potatoes and some just picked kale, blended with hand blender. Toasted sourdough croutons/Echo Valley Organics garlic with 24 month Parmigiano and – can’t hurt- a few drops of olive/truffle oil. Pretty yummy.