Amazing and Easy Apple Pie Jam Recipe September 27, 2020 Following in our series of apple recipes, here is an amazing recipe for apple pie jam. What makes an apple pie jam different from…
Smoked Mussels September 7, 2020 Mussels are a shellfish delicacy! They are less chewy than clams, and are mild enough that they take on the flavors of whatever food…
How Wildfire Smoke Affects Garden Crops August 25, 2020 Updated 9/8/2021 – How Wildfire Smoke Affects Garden Crops I’ve been seeing so many images out on social media of your gardens with hazy,…
Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp August 23, 2020 So, one of the branches on our Honeycrisp Apple tree fell off and I find myself with about 100 apples. Time to make a…
How to Predator Proof Your Chicken Coop August 15, 2020 Are you looking for ways to predator proof your chicken coop? Have you had a close call with a raccoon or fox? Are there…
Broccoli Slaw Recipe August 4, 2020 With summer in full swing, what’s a better way to get your veggies than a nice cold cole slaw on a hot day? This…
Making Small Batch Apricot Jam July 14, 2020 Apricots hail the start of summer. Unlike many other stone fruit which ripen later in the summer, apricots are ready to eat as early…
4 Things You Can Do to Make Better Compost Faster July 6, 2020 So you’ve started to compost – yay! That’s great; the earth thanks you!! Your garden thanks you too!! Or maybe you’ve composted for a…
What You Can and Can’t Compost July 6, 2020 Knowing what you can and can’t compost is important when you want to generate your own amazing nutrient -rich soil, and become a no-waste…
What’s the deal with fertilizer? June 12, 2020 Ok, so you’ve been gardening awhile and had some success. Now you’re ready to take your homegrown vegetables or your flower garden to the…
Common Rose Problems and How to Fix Them June 5, 2020 There are several very common rose problems which affect almost all rose varieties at some time or another. From fungal issues like blackspot and…
No-Compost Kitchen Scrap Fertilizers! June 1, 2020 Even if you don’t have a compost pile, there are some no-compost kitchen scrap fertilizers you can use to improve your garden plants right…
Irises in the Garden May 26, 2020 Irises in the garden are your certainly showy, but did you know they are also carefree? They are easy to care for and easily…
Bulb, Tuber, Corm or Rhizome? May 26, 2020 Identifying Underground Stems Most people know what a flower bulb is. Images of an onion or a daffodil come immediately to mind. But the…
Homemade Rose Petal Jam May 10, 2020 Just in time for Mother’s Day —- whip up a batch of this easy-peasy homemade rose petal jam to tell her how much she…
Making Chipotles from Jalapeños April 24, 2020 Chipotle peppers are a cornerstone of Latin cooking — so essential that they’ve long since transcended their origins. Today, their smoky, complex flavor shows…
