Comments on: Its a good thing cows don’t fly… GardenFork Radio

By: Christine

Christine — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:07:44 +0000

Hey thanks so much for the Real World Green Moment. I had already been using 7th Generation, but now I REALLY glad I do. No wonder my hands broke out with excuma at my folks house when I visited for two weeks. Keep up the great work. I’m slowly working thorugh the radio archives and I’ve got you linked to my website.

By: Monica

Monica — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:38:08 +0000

Hi Eric and Mike!
While listening to the podcast, I was agreeing out loud with you about the planting seeds early and Jim kept coming in and asking who I was talking to. Oh, just you guys!

I planted a row of carrots, beets, and arugula in the beginning of March, just after the full moon. I covered the row with some plastic and have seen some carrot sprouts. Like you said, I have more than I need in the way of beet, carrot, arugula seeds, so if this little experiment doesn’t work, it’s ok. However, if the soil is really muddy, wait for a dry day to plant. Too much digging in the mud destroys the soil structure.

By: Eric Gunnar Rochow

Eric Gunnar Rochow — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:58:09 +0000

wow. thanks for that. that makes so much sense. frozen butter…

By: LJC

LJC — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:39:39 +0000

I especially love cooking tv/blog and gardening tv/radio! Thought you might like this tip….try freezing your butter…then grate it with a grater into your flour…so you create that breadcrumb-like texture when making your pastry or dough. I learned this tip courtesy of Chef Michael Smith from Prince Edward Island.
PS…your tomato fresca penne has become a summer staple in my house! I’m planting extra oregano and basil just so I can make this dish more often lol.
Thanks for all your tips and insight!