Heirloom tomatoes

I am starting the tomato seeds today, spring cannot be too far off. This year we will be growing Roma, Bloody Butcher, Tigerella, Silvery Fir Tree, Brandywine, Black Krim and Crimson Cushion. I am still looking for Prudens Purple and Cherokee Purple tomato seeds. I am also going to plan a pre order sale, so Kindred Spirits Organics customers can be sure to get the varieties they need and want for their gardens. I have a feeling this year will be a banner year for gardeners to expand their food gardens. With the economy the way it is and how you can grow lots of delicious very fresh fresh (local!) for pennies, it just makes sense to grow your own and enjoy the process.

Herb Cheese Spread

This is a quick and very easy herb spread - enjoy!
Herb Spread
1 8oz cream cheese, softened and cut into pieces
1/2 cup butter, softened and cut into pieces
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp fresh basil, finely snipped
1 tsp fresh oregano, finely snipped
1 tsp fresh thyme, finely snipped
Combine all ingredients. Cover, chill for a few hours, let stand at room temp for about 30 minutes before serving with multi grain crackers. This is really good and quite decorative if you have chive blossoms as a garnish and strewn on top of the herb spread.

Rain Barrel Workshop

Here's your chance to save money and help the environment!!
Angie Lucas will be teaching a class on rain barrels Saturday March 21st at Fox River Academy -Green teaching building here in Appleton, WI. There are three different times to choose from on the 21st, one class runs from 10 am to 12 pm, another 12 to 2 pm and the third is from 2-4 pm so no matter what you have going on, one of those times may be perfect! Workshop is $40.00 per barrel and includes everything you need to start catching those precious drops of water.
Did you know that for every inch of rain that falls on 1000 square feet yields 623 gallons of water! By catching the rain from gutters and downspouts on homes and garages, you can give your thirsty garden plants a good healthy drink - for free! Its easy, and the right thing to do to help out Mother Earth! For more information, please visit www.aasd.k12.wi.us/foxriveracademy.

Jenessa gets a blue ribbon - state forensics meet!

Jenessa competed at the state forensics meet on Saturday, and won a blue ribbon! This is the first year she went out for forensics, and did great! She played the part of the dragon, convincing George the dragon slayer to seek truth and not believe everything that is said. She got an A-, A and A. What a wonderful experience, she worked hard and it paid off in blue!