Pollinators

This House Wren is Staying Put this Winter

I previously did a post on House Wrens so please check it out to learn more about this cute bird. What is amazing to me is that this little one did not migrate South!  I found him eating suet the other day.  I guess with this much snow he can’t find any spiders! Adding this […]

Garlic Varieties

French Red Garlic

French Red Garlic is the only softneck type of garlic that I am growing.  It is from the artichoke family.  If you recall there are two main softneck families.  Each bulb has up to 10 cloves and stores for as long as 8 months if properly cured. The flavor is a hot one!  French Red […]

Garlic Varieties

Italian Red Garlic

Compared to some of the other varieties I am growing, Italian Red garlic has a milder (or less spicy) flavor.  This variety will typically store up to 6 months. Each Italian Red bulb has up to 9 large cloves.  You will see nice streaks of red and purple around the cloves.  Italian Red Garlic is […]