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Van Waffle

Writer, Naturalist, Photographer

Tag: herbs

Harvest time!

Posted on October 6, 2012October 10, 2012 by Van Waffle

I have been holding off on harvest, hoping against hope that some Black Prince and Bonnie Best tomatoes would ripen on the vine….

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Midsummer harvest: how to use basil pesto

Posted on August 4, 2012August 3, 2012 by Van Waffle

The summer soup I planned to feature today relies on tomatoes and sweet peppers. I had anticipated harvesting some from the garden by…

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Midsummer harvest: borage soup

Posted on July 28, 2012June 17, 2014 by Van Waffle

“Yes, it really is that green,” my partner said to tell you. Danny is giddy about the borage soup I made. He still…

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Lemon Herb Berry Jam

Posted on July 10, 2012July 9, 2012 by Van Waffle

Preserving was one of many enjoyable rituals I shared with my mother. That made me an inveterate sweet tooth. Good jams and jellies…

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Welcoming an Old Friend: Lemon Verbena

Posted on May 27, 2012May 27, 2012 by Van Waffle

Yesterday I ran errands to pick up: more discarded cardboard from the LCBO for the vegetable garden, a couple eavestrough adapters to hook…

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The allure of growing herbs

Posted on April 8, 2012April 8, 2012 by Van Waffle

What is so alluring about growing herbs in a garden? Hardly any of them are showy plants. You cannot eat enough to make…

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