Tilthworks

After hand building a small house on the brow of a south facing slope in the northwestern Oregon coast range, my wife, Darro and I decided to start a garden. The soil preparation was epic. We will discuss this topic at great length in our website blog (tilthworks.com). We believe that if there is a secret to growing garlic in the northwest, it has something to do with soil. Today, we are vendors i

n two farmers markets and help perpetuate the annual Clatskanie Garlic Festival. This year, our garden holds 13 hard and soft neck garlic varieties but we also grow carrots, beets, broccoli, cauliflower, corn and beans - the mainstays of our market offerings. Oh, and we have livestock - bees, that is, and we make artisan breads. We have yet to meet a levain we didn't like and focaccia always finds a place on our market table. So, welcome to tilthworks, home to some serious garlic geekage. My name is Steve and I'll be documenting our good intentions and occasional successes along with the fairly regular surprises and delights. My wife, Darro, is a partner in our investigation into all things agrarian. She is a constant partner in everything that happens out here and her wit, wisdom, and boundless energy generally keep us moving ever forward. Steve Routon
Clatskanie, OR