Dumplings are a beloved dish enjoyed by people all around the world. Each culture seems to have its own unique take on these delightful morsels. Today, we're diving into the world of Steamed Butternut Squash Manti Dumplings, which originate from Central Asia and are also cherished in ...
Simple Winter Compost Solution
Composting is like nature's recycling program, but it has a bit of a love-hate relationship with winter. You see, compost needs heat to do its magic. If it's not steaming hot before the temperature drops below freezing, your composting materials will just freeze. In that case, we're not composting ...
Growing and Caring for Geraniums: A Simple Guide
Today, let's chat about a plant that adds a burst of color and cheer to gardens and homes alike – the trusty geranium. Whether you're new to gardening or have a green thumb, geraniums are a joy to grow and care for. We like to keep our geraniums blooming year-round. It’s a simple and reliable ...
End-of-Season Garden Update for 2023: A Rollercoaster Year
Reflecting on the gardening journey of 2023, the word that springs to mind is 'rough.' However, despite its challenges, we had some remarkable successes and an enjoyable harvest. So, join me as we take a look at the ups and downs of our end-of-season garden update for 2023. A Chilly Start to the ...
How to Freeze Beets for Winter in 3 Easy Ways
We love beets; they are healthy and just so delicious. There are many methods to preserve fresh beets. Preserving allows us to use the abundance of beets in future recipes. Here, we share How to Freeze Beets for Winter in 3 Easy Ways. We like to grow Cylindra, a lovely Heirloom beet that ...
From Garden to Garnish: Drying Culinary Herbs
If you like using herbs in your cooking, it's a great idea to grow your own. Harvesting and drying your own culinary herbs is easy and fulfilling, and allows you to bring the fresh flavor from your garden to garnishs. In this article, we'll explore the process of drying culinary herbs. What ...
Our Simplified Approach to Canning
During the warmer growing season, canning and preserving consume a significant portion of our time. Given the volume of food we process, it was essential for us to find a simpler approach to canning. Please understand, that this isn't a definitive guide on how everyone should simplify their canning ...
How to Create a New Garden Bed
Not even 100 years ago, every family had a vegetable garden. Children learned from their parents, and each home typically had an established garden. That has changed, but increasingly, people are returning to gardening and growing their own food. Gardens are both rewarding and fun. So how can you ...
Growing Food – Carrots
Beautiful, tasty, crunchy, and healthy—these are just a few words that describe the humble carrot. Whether you enjoy them raw or cooked, sweet or spicy, juiced, fermented, pickled, or baked, carrots offer endless culinary possibilities. If you're an aspiring gardener or simply someone who loves to ...
Growing Food – Cabbage
We have been growing cabbage for many years, but it seemed that we seldom got great cabbage from seed. So last year I set a goal to find varieties that do really well and grow more cabbage. Cabbage is a staple food of ours, so growing our own just makes sense. So here I am, happy as can be with this ...
