State park trail entry point.

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Tales from the pilgrimage.

tomatillos

  • Gleaning in Mid-October

    Some parts of Iowa had a frost warning last night but not here in Big Grove. At 3 a.m. ambient temperatures were in the 60s and all was well with the gardening world. That is, except for little green worms devouring kale and collards as they do at the end of season. Despite the kale… Read more

  • Trouble with Tomatillos

    This year four tomatillo plants are producing an abundance of the fruit. Due to a paucity of recipes so many are not a good fit for our kitchen garden. Mainly I used tomatillos in salsa to provide texture and their green color. I also slice or dice them to add to stir fry. Because there… Read more