FRESH AT SAGE’S ACRE
PLANTS
I grow sub-tropicals, California natives, and lots of vegetables then share my experience and thoughts
HOME & GARDEN
Four Crop Rotation Methods for Maximum Harvest With Minimal Trouble
Crop rotation is one of the oldest and smartest ways to keep your vegetable garden healthy and productive. Here are 4 simple methods you can use in your 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
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.
A Couple of Frogs Stopped by Today
A couple of small frogs showed up out of nowhere and made themselves comfortable in my pond before disappearing a short time later.
FOOD & RECIPES
Avocado-Mushroom-Zucchini Salad
Here's a fresh and tangy salad that only takes a couple of minutes to make. It's particularly good in late spring or early summer when avocados are in season
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.
FOOD & RECIPES
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.
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.
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
Four Crop Rotation Methods for Maximum Harvest With Minimal Trouble
Crop rotation is one of the oldest and smartest ways to keep your vegetable garden healthy and productive. Here are 4 simple methods you can use in your 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
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.
A Couple of Frogs Stopped by Today
A couple of small frogs showed up out of nowhere and made themselves comfortable in my pond before disappearing a short time later.
FOOD & RECIPES
Avocado-Mushroom-Zucchini Salad
Here's a fresh and tangy salad that only takes a couple of minutes to make. It's particularly good in late spring or early summer when avocados are in season
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.
FOOD & RECIPES
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.
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.
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.