Coleus is one of the easiest plants to grow, whether for an indoor garden or outside. Many gardeners began growing with coleus and went on to collect them because of the more and more leaf color combinations and plant sizes discovered. Coleus plants are more often grown for their leaves rather than for the nondescript […]
Review of Eco Smart Safe Plant and Garden Bundle
Recently, I was sent the Safe Plant and Garden Bundle by Eco Smart to try out for review at my quasi-homestead. This bundle contains a 24oz bottle of their Weed and Grass Killer, a 24oz bottle of their Garden Fungicide, a 24oz bottle of their Garden Insect Killer and a 6oz bottle of their Insect […]
Eating Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables Has Many Benefits
Before you pick up the limp head of lettuce in the produce aisle, consider this: “fresh” fruits and vegetables aren’t always fresh. Depending on the time of year, the head of lettuce you are consuming may have been grown south of the border, traveling hundreds or thousands of miles before making it to your grocer’s […]
Quick and Easy Rhubarb Freezer Jam Recipe
Rhubarb is plentiful and in season right now and there are many ways to use it. This quick and easy rhubarb freezer jam recipe is made without pectin, requires little time and effort and tastes great! It’s tasty and not too sweet, perfect for toast and pancakes. It’s a great beginner’s project (handed down from […]
Do you have a winter garden?
I have mine in – finally. We’ve got potatoes, garlic, carrots, broccoli, and a big mix of butterhead lettuces. I am LOVING it. This weekend we’ll make raised beds in on our back lawn for more growing space come spring. We’ll start by making compost sandwiches first. How can I already be so excited for […]
What To Do With Beets
Canned beets, pickled beets, grated beets, and even beet cake and dyes. If you’re desperate to use the fall harvest or you simply love beets, here are a few new ways to use all of that fresh fall produce.
Picking Beans and Saving Seeds
Are you new to the world of beans? Learn how to grow beans, when to pick them, and how to save bean seeds.
How to Grow Your Own Dry Beans
Harvested at full maturity and dried for storage, beans are a very high source of protein. Learn tips for growing beans in your own home garden, and how to harvest as dried beans.
How to Make Vegetable Stock From Scratch For Free
Homemade stock is nutritious and adds a depth of flavour to soups and sauces. By making it from vegetable trimmings from the kitchen, it can also be nearly free! Here’s how to make and store stock at home.
How to Freeze Berries
There is nothing like fresh, succulent berries to jazz up a smoothie or dessert during the summer months. But what do you do when you long for that flavor come January? The produce aisles have an abundance of berries during the summer months, why not take advantage of the fresh fruit at a great price and freeze them to use for later? Freezing berries is extremely simple and leaves you with a supply of summer’s goodness to get you through a long winter.
Grow an Herb Garden for Luncheon Idea
Inspiration to grow a garden can come from many places – recipes or a menu plan are just two ideas. Local garden clubs often plan a luncheon of edibles from an herb, vegetable, or flower garden grown during the summer to celebrate the season.
How to Make Freezer Jam
Got your jam supplies ready? Here are some easy instructions to lead the way as you create freezer jam from fresh or frozen berries.
