Monday, May 15, 2017

The Garden Chronicles

I've been feeling like a field hand lately - and this last weekend offered no respite.

With my hand-held digger and plumb line I planted two rows of German Butterball potatoes...

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This yummy potato was introduced by David Ronniger in Moyie Springs, Idaho, in 1988.  Specializing in potato varieties popularized in pre-19th century Europe - Ronniger’s variety has become one of the more popular potatoes of home gardeners and gourmet home cooks.  A member of the russet family this spud is characterized by a rich buttery flavor and is excellent roasted, mashed or in soups.  

And a couple of rows of Stuttgarter yellow onions...


The Stuttgarter onion is an heirloom variety that comes from Stuttgart, Germany.  As a classic storage onion it keeps really well.   

Feeling dusty and stiff but satisfied.  

Good therapy gardening is.


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