Raised garden beds are so very convenient and can be a great way to grow food on practically any land. But raised beds can be …
Whenever I’m asked what I do with the extra eggs we get from our hens, I always say that we first freeze enough to make …
No matter how much succession planting I try to do, our melons all seem to ripen about the same time. It’s fantastic to be able …
I know what you’re thinking….”Cucumber Lime sorbet???”….Yes, and it’s really, really good. Sorbet is traditionally served as a palate cleanser but we eat it as …
Canning carrots is an easy and versatile way to preserve the harvest at the end of the season and stock your pantry. Canned carrots are …
There are several tricks for making kale chips that are crispy and not soggy or scorched. Let’s explore those tricks so you can make all …
What is the best way to freeze fresh basil to retain the flavor and color? We put all the the popular and not-so-popular methods to …
At the end of the summer when the garden is overflowing with basil, it’s the perfect time to start drying basil to stock your pantry. …
I’ve been thinking a lot about food security lately and what that truly means in our modern world. Up until very recently, people HAD to …
There are so many things to love about aloe vera; it’s both pretty and useful. Fortunately, growing aloe is pretty easy and can be done …
Fig season is short, although it does come twice a year, so be sure to preserve figs while you can. Figs can be canned, frozen, …