carrots

Carrots and Leeks: Ideal Garden (and Soup) Companions

September 11, 2020 by farmtheworld, posted in Catherine Winter, Gardening (general), Recipe, Soup, Vegetables

Many garden companion plants also work well together in the kitchen. Here's why carrots and leeks grow (and simmer) well together.

FTW Kitchen: Good for What Ails ‘ya Ugly Carrot Soup

October 9, 2019October 11, 2019 by farmtheworld, posted in Cool Climate Vegetables, MK Martin, Recipe, Vegetables

Made with a few peasant ingredients from all around, this soup is yummy, reduces inflammation, is soothing on the throat and pleasing to the eye.

FTW Kitchen: Rainbow Carrot Salad

April 29, 2019March 22, 2020 by farmtheworld, posted in Angelina Williamson, Nutrition, Recipe, Vegetables

Over-wintered carrots wake up and dance with some simple ingredients, and a zesty avocado dressing.

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Rehydrate Your Roots!

August 4, 2017August 4, 2017 by farmtheworld, posted in Catherine Winter, Vegetables, Water

Those wizened-looking roots of yours haven't gone bad: they're just dehydrated. You can revive them easily by immersing them in water for a few days.

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Spring.

March 10, 2017March 10, 2017 by farmtheworld, posted in Flowers, Gardening (general), Insects, MK Martin, Pollinators, Wildlife

Give me spring. Give me blustery, moorish mornings with ruffled robin feathers and lost umbrellas. Give me birdsong.

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Work With Your Land, Not Against It

February 3, 2017April 16, 2020 by farmtheworld, posted in Catherine Winter, Gardening (general), Permaculture, Vegetables

Rather than being discouraged by the fact that I will never be able to grow a decent tomato here, I've learned the lesson that working with the land I have is easier on both my wallet and my heart than fighting with it.