FRESH AT SAGE’S ACRE
PLANTS
I grow sub-tropicals, California natives, and lots of vegetables then share my experience and thoughts
HOME & GARDEN
Fall Maintenance for the Bee Hotel
Now that fall is here, it’s time for a little maintenance on the bee hotel before the native pollinators move in for the winter. Here is the checklist:
Garden Log 2024: Fairly Odd Squash
I thought I planted Black Zucchini this past spring, but instead I wound up with a sprawling squash that was a very prolific pumpkin and zucchini mutant
Fall Gardening in Zones 7-9: A Comprehensive Guide
Summer is over, but if you're in USDA Zones 7-9, there's still plenty of time to get one last hurrah in the garden. Here's a guide to a great fall gardening
Autumn is Finally in Sight, Time to Return to the Greenhouse
It's been a sad sight walking by the greenhouse for the past couple of months. Empty for the summer, the hot weather broke today so it's time to "re-green" it.
Garden Log: Valentine Is My Top Pick for Small Tomatoes
Looking for a small tomato for the home vegetable garden? Look no farther than Valentine. It's the perfect combo of flavor, productivity, and disease resistance
Sage’s Patented Beer Can Coyote Alarm
I had a problem with a coyote sneaking in at night to eat my poultry, so I came up with a simple alarm system using empty beer cans and a noise detector
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.
That’s No Cabbage – That’s a Dinosaur Kale!
I thought a friend had given me some "unusual" cabbage seeds, but it turns out they were dinosaur kale seeds. I get why it's called "dinosaur". It's a monster.
FOOD & RECIPES
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.
FOOD & RECIPES
Spicy Summer Squash Dip
A spicy dip made from summer squash that works well with fresh vegetables as well as a topping for cottage cheese, potatoes, etc.
Summer Squash Appetizer
A delicious snack made with squash, bacon and onion, and a little zing courtesy of catsup and lemon juice. Very tasty with a little bit of crunch.
French Fried Squash Sticks
Battered sticks of squash lightly fried for delicious flavor (just like in your favorite pub, but better!). Serve with ranch dip and / or hot sauce
Pichana Steaks – It’s What’s for Dinner
Who needs a steakhouse when you've got Australian Wagyu Pichana on an oak-fired rotisserie along side fresh sweet corn and baked potatoes in your own backyard?
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
Fall Maintenance for the Bee Hotel
Now that fall is here, it’s time for a little maintenance on the bee hotel before the native pollinators move in for the winter. Here is the checklist:
Garden Log 2024: Fairly Odd Squash
I thought I planted Black Zucchini this past spring, but instead I wound up with a sprawling squash that was a very prolific pumpkin and zucchini mutant
Fall Gardening in Zones 7-9: A Comprehensive Guide
Summer is over, but if you're in USDA Zones 7-9, there's still plenty of time to get one last hurrah in the garden. Here's a guide to a great fall gardening
Autumn is Finally in Sight, Time to Return to the Greenhouse
It's been a sad sight walking by the greenhouse for the past couple of months. Empty for the summer, the hot weather broke today so it's time to "re-green" it.
Garden Log: Valentine Is My Top Pick for Small Tomatoes
Looking for a small tomato for the home vegetable garden? Look no farther than Valentine. It's the perfect combo of flavor, productivity, and disease resistance
Sage’s Patented Beer Can Coyote Alarm
I had a problem with a coyote sneaking in at night to eat my poultry, so I came up with a simple alarm system using empty beer cans and a noise detector
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.
That’s No Cabbage – That’s a Dinosaur Kale!
I thought a friend had given me some "unusual" cabbage seeds, but it turns out they were dinosaur kale seeds. I get why it's called "dinosaur". It's a monster.
FOOD & RECIPES
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.
FOOD & RECIPES
Spicy Summer Squash Dip
A spicy dip made from summer squash that works well with fresh vegetables as well as a topping for cottage cheese, potatoes, etc.
Summer Squash Appetizer
A delicious snack made with squash, bacon and onion, and a little zing courtesy of catsup and lemon juice. Very tasty with a little bit of crunch.
French Fried Squash Sticks
Battered sticks of squash lightly fried for delicious flavor (just like in your favorite pub, but better!). Serve with ranch dip and / or hot sauce
Pichana Steaks – It’s What’s for Dinner
Who needs a steakhouse when you've got Australian Wagyu Pichana on an oak-fired rotisserie along side fresh sweet corn and baked potatoes in your own backyard?
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.