Tag Archives: Nichols Garden Nursery

Homegrown Belgian Endive

Posted on March 9, 2013 by

My California sweetheart farmer, Rich Collins, came through once again this year with a Valentine’s bouquet of Belgian endive. So I put off harvesting any of my own chicons until yesterday.       This is how my chicory plants … Continue reading →

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A Tart Little Tuber from the Andes

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

A couple of weeks ago I noticed the motley assortment of pots in the middle of my greenhouse floor, dragged there for minimal protection from the winter cold and now adorned with the limp, frozen foliage of various tender plants. … Continue reading →

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Playing with Belgian Endive

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

The most exciting Valentine’s gift I’ve ever received was a box of bitter winter vegetables. Don’t get me wrong; I am always grateful for a gift of good dark chocolate. But giving me a box of chocolates is like giving … Continue reading →

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Home Brewing from Homegrown Hops

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

Anybody can make good ale with materials from a local brewers’ supply shop—malted barley or malt extract, packaged yeast, and dried or pelleted hops. After a few batches, though, the process may seem too easy, almost like making cake from … Continue reading →

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