Okra time!

One of our favorite heirlooms this year has been the Burgundy Okra. Okra is said to have originated in Africa and there is speculation that this variety arrived in Texas with slaves who managed to…Continue Reading

Vacation time!

We’re taking off this week to take visit family and enjoy some summer time.   Maybe even get pumpkins and other goodies planted for the fall market. Don’t let that stop you from enjoying the…Continue Reading

Summer snacking

Sunflowers have a lot of things to do in a garden.  They draw bees and good insects to pollinate the crops, they can be a trap crop for some of the pests, and if they’re…Continue Reading