Hannah Breckbill is settling in for the winter season on her homestead. And she’s indulging her favorite food preservation technique: fermentation! Find out how to get into a pickle yourself.
Organic gardner and preparation expert Kathy Harrison is surprised by the resiliency of the squashes in her homestead’s garden. And one bright surprise makes her day.
If you are a gardener, large or small, I would HIGHLY recommend that you have a copy of Seed to Seed on your bookshelf. There’s a lot of satisfaction in breaking yourself from having to buy seeds every year. And this is just the resource you need to get started.
Usually my garden sits pretty bare through the winter. This year I’m hoping to make the most of our growing space.
Want to put in a second-season garden? Depending on your hardiness zone, you may want to get started right away.
The tender portion of the garlic scape can be chopped and used like an onion scallion in recipes and it offers a delightful mild garlic flavor. They are excellent in soups, stir-fries, pesto…
I don’t have much experience with grains—I’ve helped folks tie sheaves of rye and I’ve cooked plenty with wheat berries … Pulses, on the other hand, I’m working with right now, and I must say, they are extremely easy to grow for anyone used to growing vegetables.
There are countless ways to incorporate flowers in your food, whether you want to fancy up cool drinks and salads with whole-blossom beauty or mince petals into otherwise ordinary dishes. Think lavender lemonade, stuffed squash flowers, rose-petal scones, lilac syrup and pansy crisps.
Making your own stepping stones allows you to add touches of your personality throughout your yard and gardens. They also make wonderful ways to preserve a memory or special occasion.
That beautiful “organized chaos” is actually easier that you think. All it takes is some imagination and a little planning to get you on your way.
Classic Cowboy Rolls with Cinnamon Honey Butter
Shopping the Old-Fashioned Way with Mrs. Claus at Lehman’s
Roasted Pumpkin Soup and Pumpkin-Shaped Sourdough Loaves Recipe
Winter Beekeeping Tips: How to Help Your Hive Thrive All Season
Multiply Your Houseplants: A Beginner’s Guide to Propagation
The Ultimate Multi-Purpose Tool: A Baker’s Choice Wood Cookstove
