rebeccaecarpenter
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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rebeccaecarpenter
- May 20, 2014
- 4 min
Bonnie’s Garden: Containers & Wildlife
I am lucky to be working with one of my favorite people on her garden this season — my mom! Bonnie has experience growing her own...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- May 16, 2014
- 3 min
Garden to Kitchen: Lemon Pesto Pasta
Basil is my favorite herb, and this dish is one of my all-time favorite uses of it. We’ve served this to just about everyone who has...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- May 13, 2014
- 3 min
Garden to Kitchen: Broccoli w. Parmesan & Pine Nuts
One of the cool season crops I love most is broccoli. Years ago — before I knew better — I attempted to grow it in the middle of summer,...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- May 13, 2014
- 3 min
Broccoli with Parmesan & Pine Nuts
Broccoli with Parmesan & Pine Nuts Print Recipe One of the cool season crops I love most is broccoli. Years ago -- before I knew better...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- May 11, 2014
- 2 min
What’s Happening in the Garden: First Spring Harvest
It’s been a great month in the garden — plenty of sun, plenty of water — and the early crops are growing beautifully. This is a...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- May 8, 2014
- 4 min
Katie’s Garden: Containers & Kids
We love working with all kinds of clients — each has their own story and garden dreams, and it’s rewarding to help make those dreams a...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- May 4, 2014
- 4 min
What’s Happening in the Garden: Second Spring Planting
We put our early season crops into the ground last month, and they’re coming along beautifully. We’ve been eating our spinach and...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- Apr 30, 2014
- 6 min
Pesticides, Produce & The 2014 Dirty Dozen
Yesterday the Environmental Working Group released its annual report, the 2014 Shoppers Guide to Pesticides in Produce, which aims to...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- Apr 26, 2014
- 2 min
Window Bird House: April Update
It’s official. Our birdhouse has become a home! Papa bird hanging out on his front porch. My son and I built this window birdhouse last...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- Apr 22, 2014
- 4 min
Book Recommendation: Closer to the Ground
In honor of Earth Day, today I’m sharing a recommendation for an Earth-related book I just finished reading. Closer to the Ground, by...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- Apr 20, 2014
- 3 min
Urban Farming Toolkit: Building a Raised Bed — Part 2
I’m working on my latest garden project — installing a raised vegetable bed. In Part 1 of this series I walked through the preparatory...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- Apr 17, 2014
- 5 min
Urban Farming Toolkit: Building a Raised Bed — Part 1
Now that I’ve done my initial spring cleaning in the garden, I’m ready to tackle my next project: building a raised bed. I’ve been...
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rebeccaecarpenter
- Apr 15, 2014
- 2 min
The 2014 Locavore Index
Among the growing trends in food these days is the desire to eat locally-grown food, also known as locavorism. Locavores choose to eat...
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