I’ll keep this short because there is a lot of information to get through in this blog. Some of the most common questions I get asked while working for BlueMoon Farm at Urbana’s Market at the Square include “what is the difference between kale and chard?” Or, “which kale is better for __________ ?” Or […]
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Some Tips on Asparagus
Submitted by Taidghin O’Brien on Mon, 04/15/2019 – 9:34am Although the chilly weather on Sunday tried to make us think otherwise, Spring is here. Daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths are popping up everywhere. Evil rabbits are starting to decimate the buds and tender new plants popping up in your yard. Squirrels are digging holes in your yard […]
Somewhere between Cilantro and Coriander, there is a tasty jar of pickles
Submitted by Cara Cummings on Fri, 06/30/2017 – 10:20am If I were a bit more on top of things, I would start a second round of cilantro and try to time it to be ready to harvest when the tomatoes are ready. But since I have not been starting it at all the past few […]
Specialty Crops for the Holidays!
The holiday season is upon us! Yes, Thanksgiving is in two days and yes, Christmas decorations have been in stores for over a month already. But don’t get too fed up with the holidays just yet because the holidays are really about food, friendship, and family. Food is what brings family and friends together, to […]
Spinach Ranch Dip
At this time of year, everyone just wants it to be Spring. It would be nice if Spring weather came along for the ride though. That being said, there are still lots of delicious vegetables that you can get locally in the late winter and early spring. One of the most common ones is spinach. In […]
Spring is the Season of the Perfect Bite
Submitted by Cara Cummings on Fri, 04/14/2017 – 3:13pm Spring, the way I see it, is best enjoyed naked. When the first flowers burst through the soil, or explode out of their buds, they often appear in an instantaneous blaze of color, and with no–or at least quite simple–leaves. When the first edible treasures appear, […]
