How To Store Salad Greens So They Last Two Weeks Or More
One of my favorite parts of gardening is making salads using all of the fresh vegetables that come out of my garden. There is nothing quite so good as a …
One of my favorite parts of gardening is making salads using all of the fresh vegetables that come out of my garden. There is nothing quite so good as a …
Mint is aromatic and pleasantly intoxicating, with cooling/soothing menthol flavors which have both culinary and medicinal properties. Plus, it is a perennial herb that is easy to grow. Yet, it …
There are a number of reasons why you might wish to grow climbing plants and flowering vines. You might wish to add them to a wall or fence to improve …
Life can be busy. Most of us do not have the time to spend hours and hours in our gardens each week. But a garden can be low maintenance and …
While there are hundreds, if not thousands, of ways to consume zucchini fresh, preserving them turns out to be a bit trickier. You see, zucchini is a low-acid food. And …
Choosing perennials with long blooming periods won’t just bring welcome color to your garden. It will be great for pollinators and other wildlife too. And what’s good for the wildlife …
Chives are one of those herbs that is incredibly useful, both in the garden and in the kitchen. If you do not already have some space for them on your …
For millennia, people have gathered together around a fire or a hearth. There is something very primal about congregating around a fire and gazing into flickering flames. Having a fire …
July is a wonderful time in a garden. Summer is in full flow, and you will be beginning to reap the rewards of the effort you’ve put in. But all …
How many times have you bought a plant that caught your eye, or received one as a gift, only to have it die a slow death in your home? Have …
Strawberries are a wonderful crop to grow in your garden. They are incredibly easy, even for new gardeners who have yet to develop their green thumbs. No matter how much …
Castile soap is an entirely natural soap. Originally, the term applied to a soap made with olive oil, named for the Castile region in Spain. But nowadays the term is …
When life hands you ripe, juicy and perfectly sweet red fruits in abundance, you eat as much as you can – at once! Naturally, we are referring to sweet cherries, …
Potatoes are often a staple of a home grown diet. Most people love them and everyone has a favorite way of preparing or cooking them – whether that be mashed, …
Companion planting is all the rage these days, but did you know this practice goes back thousands of years? The three sisters garden is one of the oldest and most …
Zucchini is a great plant to grow, whether you are an experienced gardener, or a complete beginner. Though they do need certain things to do well, and there are a …
If you’re a fellow homesteader, you probably already grow a garden, but have you considered growing one just for your chickens? Why grow a chicken garden? There are plenty of …
Zucchini and squash are popular plants. They make great additions to many gardens. And there are a huge variety of different options to choose from. If you make the right …
A beautiful and delicious tomato is a gardener’s prize. This does not, however, rule out the fact that sometimes things go wrong with our tomatoes and we have to buckle …
Store-bought pickles come with a delightful crunch, but they also come with added sugar and a ton of salt, often accompanied by a hint of preservatives and artificial colors. Hello, …
If you have just started a vegetable garden, you might not think much about flowers. But flowers are important – and many work perfectly alongside the fruits, vegetables and herbs …
Each spring, there comes a time when the new, green freshness of the season finally wears off, and the long hot days begin to take the notion of summer seriously. …
Elderflower is an ingredient with more potential than you may imagine. This common hedgerow find is often used to make a delicious seasonal cordial. But there are also plenty of …
Living right in the middle of Pennsylvania State Game Lands meant I would often enjoy my morning cup of coffee while watching a family of deer drinking water from the …