Eggs Are In Season

  When you envision seasonal eating in spring, produce like asparagus and strawberries may leap to mind. In fact, most proteins have a season when they are at their best as well and that is certainly the case for eggs. They are nutrition powerhouses that peak in...

A Few of My Favorite….Crops

I was asked a question in my Facebook group (Cultivating Resilience with Kirsten Serrano) that I decided to turn into a post. Amy B asked: What are some of your go-to/almost always grow (and succeed) crops? And what are some that aren’t so common that you have...

Figs…In Indiana!

Figs are in season right now, but they are still hard to come by in Indiana. Unlike many other fruits, figs do not continue to ripen once harvested. That means they must be harvested when ripe (an uncommon practice in our global food economy). To further complicate...

Your Resilient Backyard

Fall has us busy on the farm this year. The truth is, I have never been much of a fall farmer. After the long, hot hours of summer work, I am usually ready to turn my attention elsewhere as we transition into winter. This year is different because I really need to...