Could pumpkins be the true icon of the 20th and 21st centuries? Well pumpkins should be! How did the orange fruit gain such popularity outside the kitchen? Answer: It began with the invention of the home refrigerator. By the late 1930’s electric refrigerators were in many U.S.A. homes, gradually replacing the older “iceboxes”. But, before … Continue reading
One of our members, S.P., suggested club members might enjoy two books during the “share” time of our August general club meeting. “Pacific Northwest Foraging” by Douglas Deur. Plants specific to the USA Pacific NW area explored in great detail. “Coffee for Roses” by C.L. Fornari. Misleading facts about backyard gardening are debunked. Both books … Continue reading
July 26: 9:30am-3pm. Botany Bay Farm harvest celebration tour. More details: http://www.botanybayfarm.com/events.html 10am-noon. Shorty’s Garden & Home: Learn how to pickle fruits & vegetables. More details: http://www.shortysgardenandhome.com/?cid=998 July 27: noon – 2pm. Cloud Nine Farm Tour. Part of WSU Clark County Extension’s Small Acreage program tours. $10 to register: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/752897 or call 397-6060 x 0. Aug … Continue reading
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