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Plant Profile: Zucchini ‘ Cocozelle (Cucurbita pepo ‘Cocozelle’)

Karen — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:00:14 +0000

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Early summer is welcomed by the production of zucchini and ‘Cocozelle’ is one of my favorites. An Italian heirloom variety, it has a has a nutty flavor that makes it delicious in soups but, like other zucchini, can be eaten raw, fried, steamed, or [...]

Garden Journal, June, 2011

Karen — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:27:25 +0000

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June has been difficult month with some very hot dry periods and some cold periods. Many plants are already struggling and the whole garden seems to want to bloom now before the horrific days of July get into full swing. On the bright side, this has been the [...]

Garden Journal: July 25, 2010

Karen — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:08:38 +0000

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We are back to high temperatures; everyday is well over 90 (as high as 99) with high humidity and evening showers. I think the plants went on vacation and I don’t blame them. I have stuck to morning and evening to complete gardening chores and have stayed out [...]

Recipe: Vegetables Kabobs

Karen — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:53:41 +0000

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When your garden is producing a variety of vegetables, try grilling some vegtable kabobs. Pair it with grilled chicken and serve on bulgar pilaf or rice. Makes a very tasty meal and has vegetables for every taste. The key to success is the sauce used for grilling; it makes [...]

Recipe: Roasted Summer Squash

Karen — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:49:48 +0000

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Read 'Recipe: Roasted Summer Squash' at http://www.KarensGardenTips.com. Summer squash and zucchini are rolling in daily and squash casserole recipes abound so this is an easy alternative for using up that squash in a way that even company enjoys. It is easy, healthy, and can be made from ingredients you probably have on hand. Serves four [...]

Couscous and Vegetables Recipe

Karen — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:14:14 +0000

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There are times during the summer that I have just one or two zucchini, not enough for the two of us, so I use this recipe with what I have. I especially like this recipe because it is easy, quick, can be made at the last minute, and [...]

How to Grow Squash

Karen — Tue, 19 May 2009 11:54:55 +0000

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Growing squash from seed is so easy that there is no point in buying seedlings unless you just don’t want to plant seeds. Squash are easy for two reasons: 1. The germination of rate of the seeds is high 2. The germination time of the seeds is very [...]

Six Superb Squash for your Vegetable Garden

Karen — Fri, 08 May 2009 12:34:54 +0000

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What is summer without squash? They are easy to grow, bear an abundant crop and can feed the family into the fall if you grow several kinds. Summer squash can be cooked or used raw in salads. Winter squash is always cooked but can be [...]