Gardening

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New celery variety

It’s always intriguing to see new produce options available- some are dictated by consumer habits (see below post on seedless watermelon) and some are shaped by other forces (more on that in a later post!)

Whether the addition is simply for more consumer options, for mass distribution for growers, or a contrast for the culinary on plates, new choices always seem to slip into availability.  I hope for the day when even more local/specialized food options are available in food stores.  See the following on red celery:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101016/ap_on_re_us/us_red_celery

Picture repost from article- Duda Farm Fresh Foods

Picture repost from article- Duda Farm Fresh Foods

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Decimated yard…

Powdery mildew is the bane of my existence right now!

I’ve had to remove several of our melon/squash vines thus far, and now the lilacs are next.

A baking soda/water concoction should help with mildly affected areas, but I’ve got some pruning to do.  (Photography by JL Shutterbug)

http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/garden/02902.html