April and May: Southeast Alaska’s Prime Time

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Mark Zeiger

Whenever anyone asks us when they should visit the homestead, we always urge them to come at this time of year, in April or May. Continue reading →

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Rhubarb’s On its Way

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Mark Zeiger

As the days lengthen and spring comes on strong, we’re beginning to see one of the more hopeful sights on the homestead. On the mound outside our dining table window, and on the sunny beach edge of the garden, small, dark red turbans are beginning to peep from the soil and seaweed litter. The rhubarb is emerging!

Rhubarb - it's what's for breakfast! (Photo: Mark Zeiger).

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