Welcome to Epic Gardens
Working for sustainable agriculture, connected community and plenty of good food for all
Status Report
We continue to work with fine local restaurants, including The
Epic Press
We have eggs from the faithful hens, whose numbers are increasing, thanks to preschool projects and one broody hen.
Edamame as Dried Beans.
Speaking of good protein sources, I heard a lament from a locavore that there is a dirth of good quality protein within the 100 mile diet.
Jerusalem Artichokes have a crunchy texture
and a sweet, nutty flavor.
They can be planted
now, so buy some from
These lumpy, brown tubers aren’t even distantly related to the
globe artichoke. The name is derived from the Italian word for sunflower, girasole.
They are sometimes called sun chokes. With their thin brown skin they resemble ginger
root, but have a pale white interior, crunchy texture, and sweet, nutty flavor.
September, 2008
It
has been a wonderful summer, and one of the best things has been frequent visits
from the community gardeners. They are
neighbors who have become friends, and that is a truly priceless gift. Thanks to everyone for their digging and picking
and excitement.
Welcome
to all you new folks who found us through the publicity and the website. That includes two people looking to learn organic
practices who are now working here.
Edamame Harvest 2008
It has been fun to see friends
at farmers markets selling edamame from
And

Look at these Rattlesnake Beans! They are an heirloom
variety which we have selected for uniformity and tenderness, our first notable
experience in selective seed saving. They’ve gotten rave reviews, whether
hot or cold, sautéed in a bit of olive oil and butter, salt and pepper or
tamari.
