Creamy Potato and Kale Soup (Zuppa Toscana) April 23, 2022 Creamy Potato and Kale Soup is a wonderful traditional Italian soup. People in the United States are starting to become familiar with this classic…
Germinating Seeds in a Paper Towel April 15, 2022 Starting, or germinating seeds in a paper towel is an often recommended method for fool-proof seed starting. But why and, more importantly, what’s the…
12 Things You Didn’t Know About Rabbits! March 28, 2022 In honor of Easter, here they are…. the 12 things you didn’t know about rabbits! Boo the bunny is so excited about Easter! I…
How to Grow an Apricot Tree from Seed March 16, 2022 Last year I decided to grow an apricot tree from seed. For the last 16 months I have been stratifying, germinating, testing and watching….
Grow a Salsa Garden this Spring March 1, 2022 If you are planning your spring garden and scouring through seed catalogues, here’s a thought for you. You could grow a salsa garden this…
Our Favorite Chicken Fricassee February 23, 2022 Chicken Fricassee is a traditional French stew. In a nutshell, browned chicken pieces are braised in a mushroom cream sauce. This is one of…
Guide to Growing Rosemary February 10, 2022 Rosemary is a wonderful culinary herb to grow. In addition to its use for making tea and in the kitchen, it is a fantastic…
Saving Tomato Seeds for Next Year’s Garden – the Fermentation Method January 25, 2022 Have you started your own tomato plants from seed yet? Saving Tomato Seeds for next year’s garden is a little bit more work than…
10 Tips for Keeping a Clean Chicken Coop January 16, 2022 Keeping chickens is straightforward and easy, once you know what to do and what your feathered flock needs. But if you neglect a few…
Seed Stratification January 9, 2022 If you’ve ever struggled to get certain seeds to sprout—especially native perennials, trees, or cold-hardy herbs—you’re not alone. Some seeds come with built-in dormancy…
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…
