FRESH AT SAGE’S ACRE
PLANTS
I grow sub-tropicals, California natives, and lots of vegetables then share my experience and thoughts
HOME & GARDEN
Cheap and Easy Heating for Your Greenhouse
When it comes to heating a greenhouse cheaply and easily, 30 to 55 gallon trash cans filled with water are one of your most efficient (and simple) options
What Seeds Are Gardeners Planting in January?
It's not too early to start seeds! Here's a list of the most popular (and maybe questionable) vegetable and flower seeds people are getting started in January
How Long Do Vegetable and Herb Seeds Last?
Are the old seeds still usable? It's a frequent garden question. Here's a quick reference guide for the average lifespan of common vegetable and herbs seeds
Hot Winds Bring a Cold Snap
Santa Ana winds bring gusty, warm temperatures during the day, but they also bring near-single digit humidity and overnight lows in the 20s in coastal San Diego
Refreshing the Keyhole Garden in Winter
January is the perfect time for cleaning and repairing the keyhole garden and transplanting cold-hardy seedlings for late winter/early spring 2025 harvest
Grocery Store Gardening: Roma Tomatoes
You can grow a whole vegetable garden for pennies using seeds collected from grocery store produce. $1 of Roma tomatoes will deliver 100+ lbs of fresh tomatoes!
HOME & GARDEN
PHOTO GALLERY
There’s always some strange, interesting, beautiful or fun going on here at the Acre, so I carry a camera. Just in case.
Sunset Rocket Launch From San Diego County
Rocket launches used to be rare here in CA. Now, they're almost commonplace. The sunset ones are still spectacular, however.
FOOD & RECIPES
Layered Zucchini Bake Recipe
There are all kinds of zucchini layer or lasagna-style dishes. I like this particular recipe because it's like a lasagna without the extra carbs from noodles.
Squash-Tomato Cassoulet Recipe
This recipe came to me via my husband's grandmother. It's one of my favorites because I can make it the night before and pop it in the oven the next day.
Zucchini Delight Recipe
This is a simple side dish that blends zucchini, onion, and tomato with a touch of basil to make a delicious oven bake side dish for chicken or beef.
FOOD & RECIPES
Zucchini Delight Recipe
This is a simple side dish that blends zucchini, onion, and tomato with a touch of basil to make a delicious oven bake side dish for chicken or beef.
Zucchini Torre Recipe
Another hearty dish of Mexican origin, this one is sort of like an Italian Zucchini casserole but with a little extra tomato and more spicy zing.
New Mexico-Style Calabacitas
Calabacitas is a Mexican style dish that uses small, green summer squash. I've found, however, that any type of summer squash—green, yellow, etc.—works well.
Creole Style Summer Squash
A spicy dish that's a good way to use larger squash. While I have it listed as a side dish, it's hearty enough to work as a main course as well.
AROUND THE ACRE
Live Video Stream
What do chickens and ducks do when no one is watching? Find out with ChickenCam! Camera feed is live on weekends from 9AM to 4PM Pacific.
Visit the ChickenCam »
Weathercam
Live camera shot facing west toward the Pacific Ocean, about 7 miles away.
FRESH AT SAGE’S ACRE
PLANTS
I grow sub-tropicals, California natives, and lots of vegetables then share my experience and thoughts
HOME & GARDEN
Cheap and Easy Heating for Your Greenhouse
When it comes to heating a greenhouse cheaply and easily, 30 to 55 gallon trash cans filled with water are one of your most efficient (and simple) options
What Seeds Are Gardeners Planting in January?
It's not too early to start seeds! Here's a list of the most popular (and maybe questionable) vegetable and flower seeds people are getting started in January
How Long Do Vegetable and Herb Seeds Last?
Are the old seeds still usable? It's a frequent garden question. Here's a quick reference guide for the average lifespan of common vegetable and herbs seeds
Hot Winds Bring a Cold Snap
Santa Ana winds bring gusty, warm temperatures during the day, but they also bring near-single digit humidity and overnight lows in the 20s in coastal San Diego
Refreshing the Keyhole Garden in Winter
January is the perfect time for cleaning and repairing the keyhole garden and transplanting cold-hardy seedlings for late winter/early spring 2025 harvest
Grocery Store Gardening: Roma Tomatoes
You can grow a whole vegetable garden for pennies using seeds collected from grocery store produce. $1 of Roma tomatoes will deliver 100+ lbs of fresh tomatoes!
HOME & GARDEN
PHOTO GALLERY
There’s always some strange, interesting, beautiful or fun going on here at the Acre, so I carry a camera. Just in case.
Sunset Rocket Launch From San Diego County
Rocket launches used to be rare here in CA. Now, they're almost commonplace. The sunset ones are still spectacular, however.
FOOD & RECIPES
Layered Zucchini Bake Recipe
There are all kinds of zucchini layer or lasagna-style dishes. I like this particular recipe because it's like a lasagna without the extra carbs from noodles.
Squash-Tomato Cassoulet Recipe
This recipe came to me via my husband's grandmother. It's one of my favorites because I can make it the night before and pop it in the oven the next day.
Zucchini Delight Recipe
This is a simple side dish that blends zucchini, onion, and tomato with a touch of basil to make a delicious oven bake side dish for chicken or beef.
FOOD & RECIPES
Zucchini Delight Recipe
This is a simple side dish that blends zucchini, onion, and tomato with a touch of basil to make a delicious oven bake side dish for chicken or beef.
Zucchini Torre Recipe
Another hearty dish of Mexican origin, this one is sort of like an Italian Zucchini casserole but with a little extra tomato and more spicy zing.
New Mexico-Style Calabacitas
Calabacitas is a Mexican style dish that uses small, green summer squash. I've found, however, that any type of summer squash—green, yellow, etc.—works well.
Creole Style Summer Squash
A spicy dish that's a good way to use larger squash. While I have it listed as a side dish, it's hearty enough to work as a main course as well.
AROUND THE ACRE
Live Video Stream
What do chickens and ducks do when no one is watching? Find out with ChickenCam! Camera feed is live on weekends from 9AM to 4PM Pacific.
Visit the ChickenCam »
Weathercam
Live camera shot facing west toward the Pacific Ocean, about 7 miles away.