Seed Stratification January 9, 2022 What is seed stratification? Seed stratification is an important concept for many gardeners to understand. Not all seeds are ready right away to germinate…
Make your own Fertilizer for Vegetables January 3, 2022 Fertilizers have become so expensive. And there are so many to choose from. I’m often asked if there’s a way to make your own…
Grow an Indoor Citrus Tree from Seed December 19, 2021 Growing an orange or lemon tree is really easy, and this is such a great activity for kids. Anyone can grow an indoor citrus…
Spaghetti Squash Cake with Sugar Glaze November 14, 2021 I know you are just going to love this spaghetti squash cake with a sugar glaze. What a great way to get an extra…
11 Ideas to use up Pumpkin Guts (and keep them out of the trash!) November 9, 2021 We all know about roasting pumpkin seeds from the pumpkins you use for decorating and baking. But what about the rest of the pumpkin…
3 Important Tips for Perfect Pumpkin Purée (from Scratch) October 28, 2021 Making the perfect Pumpkin Purée from your own pumpkins is really pretty easy. Or is it? Actually, fresh and especially home-grown pumpkins vary greatly…
12 Things to Grow for your Thanksgiving Garden October 13, 2021 With careful planning, you can grow most or even all of the side dishes for your holiday feast from your own Thanksgiving garden. This…
Making Compost Tea – Beneficial or Not? October 5, 2021 As the weather starts to turn cooler and fall approaches, I turn my attention to the compost. This is clearly because I have a…
French Plum Bourbon Smash September 24, 2021 In my never-ending quest to find new and unique recipes for French Plums, today I’m bringing you this tasty Bourbon-Plum Smash. Our orchard is…
6 Things Every Backyard Chicken Coop Should Have September 17, 2021 If you are considering building your own coop or converting one from an existing structure, you may be thinking about what exactly is involved….