Radishes

Radishes

A welcome addition to our salads of early spring greens, radishes offer us a splash of color and zest.  Although the radish root is 94 percent water and of modest nutritional value, it does provide a small amount of minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, magnesium,...
Bok Choy

Bok Choy

An excellent source of vitamins A, B-complex, C, and some minerals, bok choy is also extremely high in calcium.  The growing season of bok choy is limited to the cooler weather of spring and fall.  A traditional stir-fry vegetable from China, bok choy is rapidly...
Kale

Kale

The oldest member of the cabbage family, kale is among the earliest cultivated and was a favorite vegetable in ancient Rome.  It is a powerhouse vegetable, very rich in vitamins A, C, and the mineral calcium.  It is also high in the B vitamins.  Kale is the highest in...
Rhubarb

Rhubarb

One of the first offerings of the spring garden, rhubarb gives us its own unique taste and texture.  High in vitamins A and C and a variety of minerals, especially calcium, it is also believed to be a digestive aid and a blood purifier.  Its tartness increases with...
Dee’s Corner

Dee’s Corner

Greetings to all of our members, I’d like to start by thanking all of our faithful members for your participation during this (often times challenging) past year. We are grateful to you for your support and words of encouragement. I have appreciated the feedback...