Tips and Tales from the New Age of Small Farm Living
In a world where tomatoes are shipped thousands of miles, and honey often hides behind syrupy imposters, small farmers are bringing food production back to the backyard—or at least the …
potatoes
What Potato Flowers Reveal About Your Crop’s Secret Life
Most gardeners fixate on the treasure under the soil–the tubers–while the plant’s modest, starry flowers get barely a nod. But those lavender-white blossoms aren’t just decoration; they’re status updates from …
Eating Like You Live on a Small Farm
Imagine waking up to the rooster’s crow (or your smartphone alarm with a rooster ringtone) and heading to the backyard to gather eggs from happy hens, pick dew-kissed tomatoes, or …
How Dry WAS It?
That garden, you see, really IS (as I have previously reported/claimed) carved out of a small corner of old-growth forest. I had to take down about six trees to clear …
The Best Flowers for a Vegetable Garden to Attract Pollinators and Deter Pests
When Emily Dickinson wrote this poem in the mid-1800s, she may or may not have been thinking about flowers for a vegetable garden. There’s really no way to say. She …
7 Best Potato Storage Bin Containers That Extend Shelf Life
If there's one thing we know about potatoes, it's that they need to be kept cold, humid, and dark to survive a long winter. Otherwise, they're likely to turn green …
Lamb Shank Shepherd’s Pie
During a trip to London, I discovered something remarkable at The King's Head tavern – a shepherd's pie that completely transformed my understanding of this humble dish. Unlike the traditional …
Hungarian Goulash
On a midsummer evening in Budapest, we savored a bowl of authentic Hungarian goulash by the Danube. Rich with paprika and aromatic spices, it was a perfect blend of warmth …
Kartoffelsalat (German Potato Salad)
The key difference between American potato salad and German potato salad is that authentic Kartoffelsalat uses a warm vinegar dressing instead of mayonnaise. This isn't just a matter of taste …
Kennebec Potatoes: The Spud That Stole My Heart
As a New Englander by adoption, I’m fascinated by—and proud of—almost everything New England, including our rich history of potato farming. And when it comes to the king of New …
