What to Do with Your Pear Harvest
September 16, 2020
A few weeks ago we went with friends on our yearly apple and pear picking trip to Julian. Thistradition is such fun — the kids love picking apples and pears.
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Why You Should Learn to Grow Your Own Food and Why Kids Should, Too
September 11, 2020
In this day and age, the easiest thing to do is buy your food from the supermarket. Your children will grow up in that world, too, and carry on what
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Rhubarbs and Recipes
September 8, 2020
Last week I traded my figs for some rhubarbs and I’m in heaven because right
Water Saving Tips for the Garden
August 27, 2020
With summer comes hot weather and dry days, so naturally you have to water your
Growing and Eating Dark Leafy Greens
August 26, 2020
Of all the vegetables we grow in our garden, leafy greens are our favorites. We
Growing zucchini and Zucchini patties recipe
August 15, 2020
Zucchini is a great vegetable to grow because usually it gives big harvest if successful.
Canning—Preserving Natures Best
August 7, 2020
I used to be so intimidated by the idea of canning and preserving food. It
How to Achieve a Plastic-Free Garden
July 11, 2020
Is breaking up with plastic hard to do? Once alternatives have been sought and people
Grow Your Own Garlic
June 29, 2020
Between kale, lettuce and potatoes, garlic is one of our favorite vegetable to grow. It’s
Making Compost Tea
June 19, 2020
Layering fruit/vegetable peelings with dry yard trimmings makes a great soil conditioner to enhance your garden.
Beans, the Climate, Smart Food, and Why You Should Grow Beans
May 27, 2020
As homesteading vegans, we grow a variety of beans: pole beans, bush beans, fava beans,
Growing Potatoes, Even with Little or No Space
April 15, 2020
Growing potatoes is so much fun, and they taste way better than store bought potatoes.
Vegetables to Grow Indoors
March 19, 2020
If you do not have a garden or even an outdoor gardening area, you still
Uses for Leftover Lemon Peel
January 23, 2020
For our son’s birthday party yesterday, we made lemonade with dozens of lemons from our tree.
