Green Beans Now Available. As of 15 May, Cottrell Country Farm start having supplies of fresh green beans at the Hillsboro Farms Market. To ensure the best freshness, Cottrell Country Farm does not pick the beans until the day before the market. We have limited quantities, so if you want the best tasting green beans,Continue reading “Farm Fresh Green Beans”
Category Archives: Vegetables
Chioggia VS Detroit Red Beets
This week I picked my first Chioggia beet. I made They’re Not Hot; They’re Spicy canned beets with my first pick. I wanted to show you the difference between Chioggia and Detroit Red beets. Most people are familiar with Detroit Red beets, although they may not be familiar with the variety name. However, most peopleContinue reading “Chioggia VS Detroit Red Beets”
MICROBIAL GROWTH IS VITAL FOR SOIL HEALTH
Microbial growth is the increase in the number of microorganisms over time. This occurs naturally in soil with decay, such as in a woods with rotting leaves. However, many gardens/fields that produce crops year-after-year, microbials deplete. This is especially true if you do not practice crop rotation. Note that certain vegetables draw more nutrients outContinue reading “MICROBIAL GROWTH IS VITAL FOR SOIL HEALTH”
ZUCCHINI PICKLES.
In preparation for the opening day of the Hillsboro Farmers Market, on 3 May, Cottrell Country Farm has prepared our delicious zucchini pickles. In our opinion, zucchini pickles are superior to cucumber. We could make either, because we grow both vegetables, but we’ve learned to stick with zucchini. We make two types of zucchini pickles,Continue reading “ZUCCHINI PICKLES.”