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Something for everybody: Attack flies in the manure pile

July 2, 2008

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Some time ago I mentioned that Katy Newman had acquired some very special designer flies that were guaranteed to devour the not-so-special flies that congregate around the manure piles that are an inevitable consequence of having horses.  One day a week or so ago, Katy sent me this email, and I’ve finally gotten around to […]

Katy helps us keep vampires at bay. Wait, wait – do we want them at Bay? We are at Bay!

June 28, 2008

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This Letter from Katy (my comments in green): Hi Gerry,        Attached is a photo of garlic scapes from this week’s share from Providence Farm.  Last year was my first ever encounter with this exotic botanical creature.  We made a potent flavorful garlic pesto from them, froze some in ice cube trays and use it to […]

Just call me Thomasina Sawyer

June 20, 2008

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I have discovered an ingenious way to get other people to do my work for me extend the range and depth of Torch Lake Views. First there was Babs, who sends amazing photos. Then I began getting interesting email from the neighbors . . . So now we have Letters from Katy Newman (on quack […]

Letters from Katy Newman: Quack grass lore

June 20, 2008

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It’s been a tough growing season for farmers hereabouts. Katy Newman and I have been discussing options, in the event that my first CSA share consists largely of quack grass.  She went online in search of recipes for quack grass soup, but found this instead.  Here’s her email: a poem in itself….. Quack grass Aliases: […]