Monthly Archives for October, 2010



Spinach-Basil Pesto

Posted on: October 31st, 2010 by
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A few weeks ago I was gifted a few rather large bags of basil. Maybe Continue reading the story "Spinach-Basil Pesto"

Pomegranate Trees

Posted on: October 30th, 2010 by
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Living in California I definitely take Pomegranates for granted. We can grow them here and they are pretty common. Every nursery around here carries them. I've even used them in planting plans on model homes for developers.

Soil Testing 101

Posted on: October 29th, 2010 by
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Soil testing is incredibly important when you’re planning to produce food from your yard. It tells you what you’ve got and what you need. Plants won’t give you their best if they don’t have the proper nutrients or proper pH levels. The three most common nutrients, referred to as macronutrients, that plants need are Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium usually referred to as NPK. But NPK Continue reading the story "Soil Testing 101"

Thursday in the City- Shopping

Posted on: October 28th, 2010 by
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Two great shopping guides:

www.goodguide.com (even has an iphone app)

First Pullet Egg

Posted on: October 27th, 2010 by
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On Sunday while getting the eggs Tom found a tiny soft shelled egg. It could only mean one thing: our pullets are getting ready to become hens. They are still on the small side so even a small egg is ambitious for them. I'm curious as to Continue reading the story "First Pullet Egg"

Flickr of Inspiration- Halloween Party

Posted on: October 26th, 2010 by
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halloween party!

decor pics

ghost meringues

Our First Farmhand!

Posted on: October 25th, 2010 by
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Jeanette as Camo Fairy at our Wedding
Ha ha! Just kidding. My close friend, Jeanette, who you may know from some of her posts earlier this year on pheasant hunting and Continue reading the story "Our First Farmhand!"

Pears Pears Pears!!!

Posted on: October 24th, 2010 by
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It's definitely fall here (after all of what, like 17 days of summer? What gives, San Francisco?) and the pears on the tree in the backyard are filling out beautifully and starting to ripen.

Yesterday as I was out feeding the ducks and tending to the garden, I noticed a Continue reading the story "Pears Pears Pears!!!"

Artisanal Butchery and Dinner at Soul Food Farm

Posted on: October 24th, 2010 by
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Join us at Soul Food Farm in celebration of artisanal butchery and Agricola grass-fed beef. A meat magical line up awaits you as: Chris Arentz and Angela Wilson of Avedano's and Dave the Butcher along with Josh Kleinsmith of Piedmont Grocery and Zach Gero of Shoppers Corner break Continue reading the story "Artisanal Butchery and Dinner at Soul Food Farm"

Oink!

Posted on: October 23rd, 2010 by
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Gloucestershire Old Spot Pig
Yep, you've guessed it. We're in the market for some hogs. Well, actually weaner pigs that we can raise for pork. Of all the stuff we do Continue reading the story "Oink!"