The recent hurricanes and the destruction they have left behind show us all how quickly the way of life as we know it can change. No one really thinks it will happen to them, but where would you be if you didn’t at least prepare? Many of us purchase insurance for emergencies like this; it …
Vegetable Gardening
Getting lettuce from my garden is like nothing else: fresh, crisp and delicious! Do you know how to grow lettuce? It’s really easy and with a bit of planning you can grow lettuce year round. YUM! I LOVE fresh salads in the winter! There are 2 secrets to the growing lettuce throughout the year: the …
Do you know how to grow garlic from a clove? Many think of garlic as a Mediterranean plant that could not be grown in cooler climates. But modern varieties that have been specifically bred for cooler growing conditions offer a good range of both hard neck or soft neck varieties of garlic. Here’s growing garlic …
You want to be able to feed your family no matter what… But can you? You sure can: regardless where you live if you know how to grow a survival garden you’ll be able to sleep better at night, knowing your family will have food. Whether it’s a small balcony garden in a NYC apartment, …
New to canning? I’ve gathered a few canning tips for beginners to help you get started. If you’re new to canning, it might be scary to even thing about it. You may have heard horror stories from poorly canned foods. You may have preserved your food in different ways before: freezing fruits and veggies is …
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 …
The allium family of vegetables are easy to grow and often available year around. They can grow fairly close together, so they don’t take up too much space in the garden. So, do you know how to grow allium vegetables? Our family has been planting onions and garlic for as long as I remember. We …
Squirrels may look cute and cuddly but they make for a very annoying garden pest. If you want to know how to keep squirrels out of the garden for good, you’re going to want to read some of the very helpful tips we have here. There are some natural predators to squirrels, such as hawks, …
Summer is the most wonderful time of the year for so many gardeners. Everything is in full bloom and those of us who grow fruits and veggies are up to our elbows in fresh, organic food. It really is the time of plenty, and when we’re in the thick of it, it’s hard to imagine …
Help! I’m drowning in zucchini! How can I preserve some for later? If you ask me, freezing is my favorite method of preserving my harvest. Wonder how to freeze zucchini? You can freeze zucchini whole, sliced, shredded and spiralized. It’s so easy! See below for details on every method of freezing zucchini. Zucchini is a …