Summer heralds garlic harvest. All of those bulbs curing, releasing their heady aroma. But if you grow a lot of garlic, just how do you use it all before some of it begins to sprout during winter? Sure, you can add minced garlic to sauces and other roasted vegetables, but that only uses about 1/2 […]
20 Steps to Create an Urban Homestead
When people hear the term homesteading, most think of a sprawling acreage in a country setting. Dusty roads. A herd of cattle. Water from the well. Pickup trucks. And while some homesteads fit this image, there is a growing trend of homesteads across the country. It is urban homesteads. Now you may think, “how can […]
Weed Control: Does Vinegar Really Work?
Weeds. They are the bane of a gardener’s existence. While there are non-organic, commercial grade products on the market that are effective, what is a gardener to do if they want to use organic methods? Sure… there is weeding by hand, but that is quite time-consuming. Surely there have to be other options. One product […]
Savory Summer Bread Pudding
Summer lends itself to many fine meals. Inspiration can come from the farmers’ market, local CSA (community supported agriculture), grocery store, friends, family, your own garden, and even TV. While it would be great if recipes just popped into our heads, there is nothing wrong with finding inspiration elsewhere. In some cases, it may be […]
Easy Asian Saute
I think about this all day. It fills my thoughts as I do chores and run errands. But yet I smile as dinner time approaches. Is it because someone is picking up fast food? No. Perhaps there is a ready-to-eat processed meal waiting for the microwave? No. Did elves magically appear and create a meal? […]
Raccoons: The Garden Thieves
There are few animal pests that cause me to curse out loud. Mice? Nope. Rabbits? Nope. Deer? I may think about it, but nope. It’s Procyon lotor. And for those of you who are not up on your Latin, it is the common raccoon. Some of you may know it as a ringtail or simply […]