Among the smallest of root vegetables, the radish is as delicious and versatile as it is mighty. It is powerful in two ways: one, its antimicrobial and antiviral properties provide lung protection against infections and inflammation; and two,
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Gratitude: the state of being grateful : thankfulness. Gratitude means thanks and appreciation…. Here at pdx.farm we want to take a moment to express our appreciation for your continued support. Thank you for helping us do what we love and do best: help you. We have been plenty busy during these very challenging times collaborating…
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Basil has always been a favorite of mine. It’s gentle yet enticing and earthy aroma always reminds me of family and friends gathered around the table sharing stories over a good meal. Basil is so versatile and easy to grow, that along with chives, thyme, sage, rosemary, and cilantro, it has become my go-to herb…
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January is the perfect time to plant artichokes, a vegetable with a heart full of goodness. There are more than a dozen tasty and healthy reasons to grow them, and luckily for us,
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To be the best gardener you can be, it’s important to know the inner workings of your plants and understand that dormancy is in effect, a rejuvenating process. Dormant-season pruning is the best for several reasons: it encourages flower and fruit, and promotes strong growth and health by getting rid of sickly or diseased plant…
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Pulling some favorite poetry books and mystery novels off the shelf, I realized that the seasonal process of drawing inward had already begun without even really noticing. As colder weather approaches, we begin a healing and reinvigorating process that will last through the winter months and that expresses itself
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When it comes to health promoting functional foods, beets are the best. They are not only a great source of fiber, folate, vitamin C, and nitrates, but according to
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If you are thinking about building raised beds this year, we highly suggest using Juniper. While cedar and fir are often preferred building materials,
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Some of the simplest gardens and walkways of Portland are stung with efficacious medicine. While gardeners
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I love Portland for its bastion of dedicated gardeners, green thumb heretics, and impassioned seed savers. For the pollinator habitats, rain gardens, and sheet mulching hacks happening on every corner. Though, for first-time gardeners,
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