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The Potato

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Peter Comart  |  5 comments
basket of potatoes

It is hard to believe that the potato, the workhorse of most gardens, is native to the Americas. All indications are that they probably originate somewhere around ancient Peru, which is why I love…

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Peter’s Dilly Beans

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Peter Comart  |  3 comments
dilly beans

Note: I prefer wide mouth pints and quarts. They are easier to stuff and fill with brine. I also prefer quarts, because if you have a lot of beans, they take a lot less…

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