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WELLSPRING CHARITABLE GARDENS BLOG



Fresh from Wellspring Charitable Gardens - September 3, 2026
Fresh Today… Eggplant, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Potatoes, Lettuce, Daikon Radishes, Carrots, Garlic, Dill, Basil, Peaches, Pluots, Melons, Valencia Oranges & Lemon Verbena (Steep for Tea) Using your Produce… by Julie Moreno Tahini is a paste or nut butter made from ground sesame seeds. It has a richness from the seed's fat but is slightly bitter. It adds lots of flavor and can substitute for part of the oil in dressings or marinades. Tahini is the common ingred
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Fresh from Wellspring Charitable Gardens - August 27, 2026
Fresh Today… Summer Squash, Green Beans, Corn, Cucumbers, Garlic, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Peppers, Carrots, Chives, Basil & Rosemary Using your Produce… by Julie Moreno Armenian cucumbers are melons. These cucumbers can grow large and will sometimes have air pockets in the center, which is normal. They are very tolerant to the hot weather and grow well at this time of year. You don’t need to peel them but, if desired, cut out the seeds. Armenian cucumbers are not bitter like th
Aug 294 min read


Fresh from Wellspring Charitable Gardens - August 20, 2026
Fresh Today… Potatoes, Eggplant, Summer Squash, Cucumbers, Garlic, Cherry Tomatoes, Sweet Bell & Lunchbox Peppers, Carrots, Onions, Italian Basil, Chives, Rosemary, Flowers, Figs & Apples Using your Produce… by Julie Moreno Ratatouille is a delightful way to celebrate summer’s bounty. Start by sautéing a mix of eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes in olive oil, adding garlic and basil for flavor. The key is to cook each vegetable until tender but still slightly f
Aug 205 min read
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