CSA Cooking: Strawberry Shortcake
Ingredients: 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup shortening 1 large egg, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup whole milk 1 cup heavy whipping
Drought Garden
Our drought garden here at Blooming Junction really starts to put on a show in late spring! The plants we selected for this space will continue to thrive well into fall – with virtually no
Selecting, Siting, and Planting the Perfect Shade Tree
Summer is quickly approaching- and with it comes those long hot summer days. Now is the time to consider adding a beautiful shade tree to your landscape! Whether you’re planting a shade tree for aesthetics, or
CSA Cooking: Kale
We love kale at Blooming Junction, and that’s why we grow three different kinds! Green, purple, and lacinato (Dinosaur) kale. Red and purple varieties have a slightly sweeter taste than green and can be a good
CSA Cooking: Leeks
Leeks belong to the allium family; alongside onions, garlic, shallots, and scallions. They are a versatile vegetable that can be incorporated into a large array of dishes. Leeks can be difficult to clean, since the layers
Purple Sprouting Broccoli
Purple sprouting broccoli has been popular in the UK for some time, but it’s just recently making its way into farmer’s markets and produce stands in the United States. It does particularly well in the Pacific Northwest because