There’s no denying that vegetables from your own garden are much better than anything you can buy from the grocery store. Organic vegetables are expensive to buy, so why not grow your own backyard organic vegetable garden that can give you delicious veggies for the entire year? Growing A Backyard Organic Vegetable Garden Starter Vegetable…
Eggplants usually get a bad rap: they are bitter, mushy, weird, etc. But I’m here to tell you that if you know how to cook them, eggplants are delicious! One of my favorite eggplant dishes is eggplant spread, made with onions and oil: so simple, and yet everyone who tasted it LOVED it (recipe below…
I have yet to start growing beets in my garden (not enough room for everything I’d like to grow). But I got a call from a friend this week asking me if I could use some beets. Of course, I can use some beets. So I drive to my friend’s house, and she points to…
If you ever had sweet roasted peppers, you know what I’m talking about. If not, you’re in for a delicious surprise if you try these oven roasted red peppers. They are delicious with just a bit of salt and oil, but if you want a bit more zing, you can add a splash of vinegar…
The fall is a great time to get outdoors and do a little decorating. The weather is changing, so why not make a few changes around the outside of your home to help welcome in the new season? Seasonal decorations help to mix up the scenery a little and make the outside of your home…
So… you have a backyard shed… It’s functional… holds your gardening equipment, tools, feed for livestock, etc., and maybe it even provides some storage space. Maybe you converted it into a nice sitting area for adults or a fun playhouse for your kids. Or maybe you created a small greenhouse in it. But you need…
With fall already here, you can almost smell the apple pie baking in the oven. It’s one of most American’s favorite foods, especially during the holidays. This sumptuous dessert has a way of complementing any meal and makes dinner time even more exciting. But apple pie is not the only way to enjoy apples. So…
Are you new to gardening? Maybe wondering how to start a new vegetable garden? It’s not hard if you have a plan. So let’s look at what steps you should take to start your first garden. How To Start A New Vegetable Garden The first step is to decide where you’ll grow your garden. Make…
For as long as I can remember, my mom worked hard to preserve the summer’s delicate flavors so we can enjoy them all year long. These days there are so many ways to preserve the harvest, it’s hard not to find something that’s perfect for you! Tomatoes are plentiful these days, but not for long….