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PICKING PRODUCE
Keep Martha’s tips in mind when choosing fresh produce.
All your labors in the vegetable garden finally pay off at harvest time, and I always have a bumper crop of fresh vegetables to pick, eat, and preserve.
When choosing farm-fresh ingredients, whether in your own garden or at your favorite farmers market, let your senses guide you. Admire the rich color of an eggplant. Breathe in the sweet perfume of berries. Feel the satisfying heft of a ripe tomato in your hand. And while at the farmers market, listen to the farmer who recommends something new. To enjoy your treasures, prepare them simply, and savor the taste of foods at their finest.
Click here for our handy guide to selecting and storing the freshest produce of the season.
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Easy steps to collect seeds for new plants in next year’s garden.
Planting For Fall Harvest
Plant now and harvest cold-weather brassicas in six to eight weeks.
Enjoying Fresh Herbs
Herbs are a prolific member of a summer garden. Martha’s sauces and methods for drying and saving will make sure none of your crop goes to waste!