Rutabaga. This robust root vegetable is a cross between a cabbage and a turnip, the perfect marriage of plants for a hearty cool weather crop, and a culinary complement to many of our soups at our “Re-Thinking Soup” lecture series.
Gate. Fall and Winter are the seasons to work on infrastructure, and beautify the non-plant facets of the farm. Photo by Gail Tang
Beets, Turnips, Peas, and Carrots are planted as cool-weather Fall crops
MEDICINAL PLANT OF THE MONTH: ELECAMPANE
This plant is especially good for clearing mucous from the lungs. Some herbalists believe it may serve as a holistic assistant to seasonal flu, including H1N1 swine flu virus.
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Potatoes and carrots are the chthonic gems of any garden
After they were harvested, the German Stiffneck garlic was cured for a month and the papery outer layers of skin were carefully peeled back to reveal the beautiful inner colors.
Mushrooms just need a little water (and a few hours) for inspiration.
Spring. by Rogan Birnie
The German Stiffneck was the first crop planted on the farm in November 2008. The little garlic bulbs grow baby roots before the freeze of winter so that when spring comes they already have a head start. One of the longest crops to mature, it is also the most rewarding. Here we are in July reaping the rewards.
Shallots and garlic were planted together and were harvested at the same time. They are closely related; both are of the genus allium.
This trellis uses the Siberian Elm cut down at the Honey Coop and was built to support the baby Asian Long Beans pictured here.
