Tagged: leafy greens

After so much smoke, can harvest still be eaten?

Ash collects on leaves of lacinato kale. Wrinkly leafy greens like these must be thoroughly washed before being consumed. (Photos: Kathy Morrison) We’ve had smoky skies and falling ash for 25 consecutive days. These...

Get started on cool-season veggies

Still summer outside, but on the vegetable-planting calendar, it’s time for lettuce and other greens. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) It’s time to think cool (and we don’t mean air conditioning). During the heat of August...