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Recipes from the 2nd Street Chicken Ranch

Tomato Tapenade: A Simple Appetizer that is Simply Delicious

Tomato Tapenade: A Simple Appetizer that is Simply Delicious

I love to entertain, especially in the summer when produce from the garden is most abundant. One delicious and super-easy…
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Understanding Garlic Scapes and How to Use Them

Understanding Garlic Scapes and How to Use Them

Take a stroll through the Farmerโ€™s Market now through the end of June and youโ€™ll no doubt come across bunches…
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A Delicious and Easy French Tomato Tart

A Delicious and Easy French Tomato Tart

Provence in the summer… what could be better? Pair this super easy, yet incredibly delicious tomato tart with a crisp…
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Simple and Delicious Heirloom Tomato Tart Recipe

Simple and Delicious Heirloom Tomato Tart Recipe

It’s definitely tomato-time! The vines at the 2nd Street Chicken Ranch are heavy with tomatoes — of all sizes and…
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Roasting Tomatoes, Grilling and Freezing Too!

Roasting Tomatoes, Grilling and Freezing Too!

Mamma Mia! We have an abundance of paste-type tomatoes at the Second Street Chicken Ranch. Thankfully, there are several easy…
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Garlic Scapes – A Simple Pesto Recipe

Garlic Scapes – A Simple Pesto Recipe

The Great Garlic Scape Last fall I planted about 50 bulbs of Spanish Roja garlic — a hard neck variety…
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How can you tell if a pest, a disease, or something else is causing problems in your garden? Biotic vs. Abiotic explained in the July newsletter! Plus a lesson in patience in growing and pest management. Check it out here: https://mailchi.mp/godwinmarketingcommunications/green-thumb-troubles-biotic-vs-abiotic-explained ... See MoreSee Less

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