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Arlington Public Library: The Urban Farmer’s Best Friend
We have long loved the Arlington Public Library for the diverse array of resources they offer, and now there are three great reasons for...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- Feb 5, 2015
- 3 min
Garden to Kitchen: Parmesan Oven Fries
This fall I gave my son his first cookbook, and this was one of the first recipes he chose to make — and we’re so glad he did. These...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- Jan 10, 2015
- 3 min
What’s Happening in the Garden: Early Winter
(This is not me. I’m dedicated… but not crazy.) It is far too cold and dreary to be doing anything outside this time of year, so I’m...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- Dec 15, 2014
- 2 min
Book Recommendation: A Time to Plant
A friend who knows of my interest in urban farming recently gave me a great stack of garden & farming books — I love dear friends who...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- Nov 17, 2014
- 4 min
Garden To Kitchen: Caramelized Onion Tart
There are no words to describe the deliciousness of this. I’m sure it has nothing to do with the Puff Pastry, for which my better...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- Nov 10, 2014
- 3 min
What’s Happening in the Garden: Winterizing
Our warm season is now over, which means it’s time to put our garden to bed for the winter. At this point, we could continue growing...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- Nov 8, 2014
- 3 min
Garden to Kitchen: Roasted Pumpkin & Apple Soup
The other day I decided to whip up some pumpkin puree — how hard could that be, right? Nine pumpkins and three hours later, as our...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- Nov 2, 2014
- 3 min
Garden to Kitchen: Pumpkin Puree
I am the girl who usually gets her pumpkin puree from a can, but this year I was inspired by all the garden-to-kitchen happenings in our...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- Oct 12, 2014
- 2 min
Farm Day: Pumpkinfest at Ticonderoga
My son and I love to explore our local farms, and one of our favorites is Ticonderoga Farms in Chantilly, VA. We’ve been going there...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- Oct 1, 2014
- 2 min
What’s Happening in the Garden: Early Fall
The air is turning crisp, days are getting shorter, and the garden is entering a new season. With less daylight, the plants are slowing...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- Sep 12, 2014
- 3 min
Garden to Kitchen: Southern Fried Squash & Okra
One of the best things about gardening is squash. It is my favorite vegetable, and has been since I was a very young child. I credit my...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- Aug 25, 2014
- 2 min
The August Garden
Life is good in the August garden. Months of hard work are paying off with a bountiful harvest, and there is almost no work to be done. ...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- Aug 1, 2014
- 3 min
Farm Day: Pick Your Own at Butler’s Orchard
If you’re like me and don’t have space for an orchard in your backyard, there are some great local farms that will be glad to grow your...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- Jul 10, 2014
- 6 min
Troubleshooting: Squash Vine Borers
Last summer my squash plants died a slow and painful death. After months of tilling, sowing, watering, composting, and lovingly tending...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- Jul 2, 2014
- 7 min
What’s Happening in the Garden: July
We’re in the heart of the growing season, and boy are things growing! The garden is overflowing, thanks to our preparations and Mother...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- Jun 24, 2014
- 3 min
Garden to Kitchen: Cool Spinach Dip
We hear so often how important it is to include leafy greens in our diet, so I’m always looking for ways to fit more into our meals. I...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- Jun 22, 2014
- 3 min
Garden to Kitchen: Strawberry Cilantro Salsa
When I’m lucky enough to keep the chipmunks* away from our strawberries, I’m able to make one of my favorite summer snacks — Strawberry...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- Jun 19, 2014
- 2 min
Garden to Kitchen: Early Season Entertaining Menu
Last night I went to a great networking event for women entrepreneurs, hosted by my friend Judy. Judy is one of the most fantastic...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- Jun 15, 2014
- 2 min
What’s Happening in the Garden: Mid-June
June is a big month in the garden — this is when our mid-season crops really start to take off. We’ve gone from sprouts to hardy...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- Jun 1, 2014
- 2 min
What’s Happening in the Garden: Early Summer
We are in a transition period in our gardening season — the early season crops are just about done, and we’ve made room for the...
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