Monthly Archives: December 2010

Prepare Beds Now for Spring

 Yesterday, I noticed that my narcissus were beginning to poke up.  This is a reminder to me that spring is on its way.  December is typically a slow time in the yupneck’s garden.  However, this year, I actually have a lot … Continue reading

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Cooking Up A Mess Of Greens

Cooking greens is one of my favorite fall and winter activities.  I can’t wait for the first good cold snap so I can go out to my garden and bring in a “mess of greens”.  I grow and cook collard … Continue reading

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Country As A Turnip Green

If you listen to Mark Chestnut’s song “Daddy’s Money” you will discover that his girlfriend is “country as a turnip green”.  Well, if liking turnip greens makes you country then I am definitely “country”.  I love turnips and I love … Continue reading

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