Image Above: A small fraction of all the ‘Punta Banda’ tomatoes grown. As usual, the growing season in the South Valley of Albuquerque was hot and dry and in general our garden did okay, but not great. I’m still spoiled by the summer a few years ago when the garden produced 302 pounds of tomatoes; that will probably never happen … Read More
A Great Spring Grilling Recipe
Spicy Marinated Flank Steak with Grilled Vegetables Grilled Marinated Flank Steak The Flank Steak 1 large garlic clove, peeled 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 cup olive oil Juice of one lime 1 teaspoon pureed chipotle chile in adobo sauce 1 2-pound flank steak Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided The Vegetables … Read More
I’m Making a Modified Milpa
I’m growing everything from seeds, not bedding plants. My modifications include medical cannabis, grown legally, and a variety of melon.
Have Your Soil Tested, Part 2
This post continues the story about the buildup of salts in my garden soil that drastically reduced yields of tomatoes and peppers.
Extending the Harvest
Ironically, bananas can be used to both trigger ripening and to force other fruits to ripen faster…