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Simple tips for helping people to incorporate local (home-grown) and seasonal eating into their lifestyles

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Randi Saba replied to Randi Saba's discussion 'New Zealand Spinach' in the group Kitchen Gardens, Southern Style

Hi Amy, I am in Sarasota, which I believe is 10a/b if you go by the zone map...I tend to ignore as I like to experiment and create the right environment for things. I planted it in March. It was very slow to germinate but now is thriving and I ha...

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Amy Lockhart replied to Randi Saba's discussion 'New Zealand Spinach' in the group Kitchen Gardens, Southern Style

Hey, Randi! I am in central Florida (just north of Orlando) and have been hesitant to try the New Zealand spinach for exactly the reasons you say. So, it's good to hear Maggie's suggestions. When did you plant yours and what part of Florida are yo...

May 14

Maggie replied to Randi Saba's discussion 'New Zealand Spinach' in the group Kitchen Gardens, Southern Style

Hi Randi New Zealand Spinach is high in oxalic acid. It is best cooked for 3 to 5 minutes and then the cooking liquid put in your compost. Once cooked it is soft and a great green to use in blackeyed pea dishes, omelets or just cooked lightly with...

May 14

Randi Saba replied to Roger's discussion 'Simple tips for helping people to incorporate local (home-grown) and seasonal eating into their lifestyles'

Before I started planting and growing food, I had a hard time figuring out what was local and seasonal and it was a pain to have to look it up. Now, by observing what I can and can't grow during certain times of the year in my own garden I natural...

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Randi Saba added a discussion to the group Kitchen Gardens, Southern Style

New Zealand Spinach

My New Zealand Spinach is doing great in FLA but it the first time I have grown it and I am a little turned off by the "hairy, prickly" texture...any suggestions on how best to prepare this and or does this "cook off" or "soften"? Might be better ...

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Discussion in this group includes what edibles perform well in our heat and humidity (and also mild winters), favorite ways to prepare a Southern dish or meal, and favorite local restaurants or chefs.

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At 4:12pm on May 12, 2009, Ian said…: Hi Randi Saba, welcome to KGI. I'm sure you'll find the site interesting, we're a pretty friendly bunch. You'll find all manner of discussions in the forum (follow the link in the top navigation bar) and there is also a notes section where I can put stuff that may be of interest to members. At the moment there are one or two "how to" articles and a whole range of recipes. (follow the notes link)
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Where do you live and garden?: Sarasota, FL

How long have you been growing food?: 1-3 years

Dream garden travel destination:: Don't know? I would like to go to an orginal Bill Mollison Food Forest I guess.

Favorite foods:: anything fresh and good for my body!

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Beautiful!

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PiscesGirl replied to N & K Grant's discussion 'Preserving Pesto'

Could you possibly dehydrate your pesto (just the basil, nuts, cheese, lemon juice) in an oven or food dehydrator and re-constitute it with olive oil when you're ready to use it? I checked my food dehydrator manual and didn't see a listing for pes...

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Thanks Glenn! Those little apple peelers are worth every penny! ;-)

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Hi Michelle I read your blog, it was great. You appear to have everything sorted. PS: I,m going on Ebay tonight to get one of those apple peeling machines. Glenn

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Yes Glenn! its since two days we are receiving plenty of sunlight like always and enjoying freshly picked radish and citrus,with a lot of roses smelling nicely around us.

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Glenn Fletcher commented on Mike Eastlake's photo 'Tasty Sweet Fresh Carrrots'

Hi Mike There is nothing tastier than fresh pulled carrots. Of any vegetable i think there is the biggest difference between shop bought carrots and home grown carrots.

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Glenn Fletcher commented on Glenn Fletcher's photo 'Hand Measure'

Hi Amna My garlic is now over hand high as well. I planted it a bit earlier than normal this year, but it seems to have appreciated it. I,m looking forward to some large bulbs next year. I hope your foggy weather has now cleared!

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HI Glenn!my garlics are also sprouting and they are about a hand high.

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Created by Ian May 23, 2009 at 1:55am. Last updated by Ian May 25.

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