https://marilynfarms.com/Practical notes for family farms, local food, and the seasonsen-USTue, 25 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://marilynfarms.com/blogs/news/19419651-the-end-of-peat-pelletshttps://marilynfarms.com/blogs/news/19419651-the-end-of-peat-pelletsMon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTAn old garden concern can still be useful when it is read as a question about materials, sourcing, and what the local growing system can support.https://marilynfarms.com/blog/reclaiming-the-family-farm.htmlhttps://marilynfarms.com/blog/reclaiming-the-family-farm.htmlThu, 20 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTThe phrase is powerful, but the work is specific: land decisions, labor, market relationships, and a willingness to show what the farm can and cannot do.https://marilynfarms.com/blog/almost-garden-time.htmlhttps://marilynfarms.com/blog/almost-garden-time.htmlTue, 18 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTThe first useful garden purchase is often a pencil. Start with the harvest you want, then work backward through space, timing, and storage.https://marilynfarms.com/blog/cooking-beans.htmlhttps://marilynfarms.com/blog/cooking-beans.htmlMon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTBeans reward a little planning. Cook a neutral pot, season at the end, and let the same batch travel through soup, toast, and a grain bowl.https://marilynfarms.com/blog/cultured-vegetables.htmlhttps://marilynfarms.com/blog/cultured-vegetables.htmlSat, 15 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTFermentation is a process, not a shortcut. Keep the batch small, the equipment clean, the vegetables submerged, and the safety questions visible.https://marilynfarms.com/blog/homemade-tomato-soup.htmlhttps://marilynfarms.com/blog/homemade-tomato-soup.htmlFri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTWhen tomatoes are abundant, soup should taste like the market: sweet, sharp, and barely changed by the pot.https://marilynfarms.com/blog/butternut-squash-soup-an-illustrated-recipe.htmlhttps://marilynfarms.com/blog/butternut-squash-soup-an-illustrated-recipe.htmlWed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTA storage crop can taste fresh when the soup keeps its edges: roast the squash, add brightness at the end, and do not overwork the blender.https://marilynfarms.com/blog/five-ways-to-help-your-kids-eat-more-vegetables.htmlhttps://marilynfarms.com/blog/five-ways-to-help-your-kids-eat-more-vegetables.htmlMon, 10 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTLess pressure, more repetition, and a little ownership can make the vegetable drawer feel like part of family life rather than a test.https://marilynfarms.com/blog/edible-flowers-and-health.htmlhttps://marilynfarms.com/blog/edible-flowers-and-health.htmlSat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTFlowers can be beautiful on a plate, but identification, growing conditions, and food safety matter more than a wellness headline.https://marilynfarms.com/blog/selecting-healthy-cookware.htmlhttps://marilynfarms.com/blog/selecting-healthy-cookware.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTA useful pan is the one that suits the job, is maintained as directed, and helps you cook the food you already buy.https://marilynfarms.com/blog/statistics-on-eating-vegetables.htmlhttps://marilynfarms.com/blog/statistics-on-eating-vegetables.htmlTue, 04 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTNumbers can show a broad pattern, but the useful question for a household is simpler: what vegetable can fit into the next meal?https://marilynfarms.com/blog/detergents-and-our-environment.htmlhttps://marilynfarms.com/blog/detergents-and-our-environment.htmlSun, 02 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTCleaning, storage, purchasing, and waste are connected. Small routines matter when they keep food and water from becoming an afterthought.