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The Fava Bean also known as a Broad are one of the most ancient plants cultivated today. It is thought that they became a staple in the Mediterranean diet was early as 6,000 BC. They are nutrition superstars being high in fiber and iron and have no cholesterol. Being very high in protein, Fava Beans are a favorite choice of vegetarians. Fava Beans can be served simply boiled mashed and mixed with olive for a lovely spread on a crostini. |
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“It’s a time of rest and rejuvenation. The soil breathes a sigh of relief as the cover crop emerges with strength for a new season. Dew drops from the fruit trees that stand like sculptures silhouetted against the blues, greens, and grays of winter. The darkness of their bark radiates brightness to the surrounding colors. Pruning shears in hand, we gardeners carefully work our way through the orchard taking a brisk moment to admire the scenery. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year.”
~ Tessa Henry, Assistant Garden Manager |
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| Beets |
Chioggia, Detroit Dark Red, Pronto, Red Ace, Touchstone Gold |
| Broccoli |
Marathon, Arcadia, De Cicco |
| Bunching Onions |
Parade, White Lisbon |
| Cabbage |
Red Express, Farao, Gonzales |
| Cauliflower |
Cassius, Cheddar, Goodman, Skywalker |
| Cauliflower Romanesco |
Veronica, Romanesco Italia |
| Citrus |
Bearss Lime, Darcy Tangerine, Blood Orange, Minneola Tangelo, Meyer Lemon |
| Fava Beans |
Broad Windsor |
| Garlic |
Silver Rose, Korean Red Hot, Chinese Purple, Inchelium Red, Maiskij |
| Green Garlic |
Korean Mountain, Maiskij |
| Kale |
Lacinato |
| Kohlrabi |
White Winner, Purple |
| Leeks |
American Flag |
| Lettuce |
Optima, Divina, Pablo, Winter Density, Red Tide |
| Onions |
Red Torpedo, Walla Walla Yellow, Crimson Red |
| Pak Choi |
White Stemmed, Red Choi, Pak Choi |
| Salad Greens |
Arugula, Mizuna, Red Feather Mustard, Tatsoi, Mixed Baby Leaf Lettuces |
| Shallots |
Dutch Yellow |
| Spinach |
Tyee, Giant Winter |
| Swiss Chard |
Fordhook Giant, Rainbow Mix, Golden |
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• Mulch garden beds to help prevent erosion from
heavy rains.
• Keep your onion, garlic, and leek beds weeded
• Seed spring vegetables in greenhouse
• Seed long-season summer crops such as tomatoes,
peppers, and eggplants in greenhouse
• Harvest winter crops planted in late summer
• Prune fruit trees and roses
• Spray citrus with kelp foliar feed
• Spray dormant oils on deciduous fruit for aphid
control
• Spray peaches with Bordeaux mix or copper to
prevent peach leaf curl
• Cover citrus trees to protect against the frost
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Degge mulching
Jeff pruning fruit trees
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Protecting citrus trees
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Flowers not only provide a splash of color and charm,
they encourage beneficial insects to your garden habitat.
In our gardens, you'll see any combinations of sunflowers,
borage, sweet peas, nasturitium, cosmos, Echinacea, sweet
peas, Yarrow, coreopsis, Alyssum, to name a few ... |
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We wait with anticipation
for our fall planted bulbs
to emerge - tulips,
daffodils, muscari |
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These big, cheerful blossoms
"volunteer" from seeds
and
past harvests to bring
sunshine into our garden.
They provide pollen for
beneficial insects as well.
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Herbs... evocative of Tuscany & Provence enrich the soup
as well
as the soul! Stroll our gardens and you'll find...
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"Gigante d'Italia" Parsley
This old Northern Italian variety boasts big, deep-green,
shiny leaves with sweet, mellow flavors. Vigorous and
robust, the "Gigante" can be harvested liberally throughout
the season. |
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"Bronze" Fennel
This variety is prized for its beautiful coppery-bronze
fronds and its sweet, yet soft, anise flavors. Try toasting
the seeds and sprinkling on homemade breads or use the
lacy leaves in your salads or over grilled fish. A favorite
of butterflies, too! |
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"Russian" Sage
A little bit of fresh sage really enhances tomato and
eggplant dishes. More traditionally we'll put it in our
holiday poultry stuffings; but "Sage Brown Butter Sauce"
over tortellini really reveals this herb's true essence! |
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Rosemary
No garden should be without a rosemary bush! This evergreen
has a reputation for strengthening memory, enhancing fidelity,
and can be enjoyed year-round in milder climates. Rosemary
grilled chicken or lamb is a perfect pairing with our
Zinfandel! |
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"Genova" Basil
This Italian variety is a favorite for pesto due to its
intense, perfumed flavor. A vigorous producer, the "Genova"
can be harvested in abundance throughout a long growing
season. Great added to soups and casseroles. We plant
ours among the tomato vines. |
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"French" Thyme
This Provencal variety makes a pretty shrub with cascading
stems of tiny leaves. Legend has it that "French Thyme"
provides a secret home for garden fairies! But we find
that it adds something special to our soups, stews, and
grilled foods. |
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Lavender "Grosso"
The most widely grown lavender in Provence is named for
its French breeder, M. Pierre Grosso. Bigger, more colorful,
and more fragrant than most other lavenders, these cultivars
have both culinary and cosmetic uses. Stash some in your
drawers or sprinkle of tops of desserts. |
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