Daily Library
Stone vs. Mulch: Which is Better for Edging Edible Gardens?
Stone vs. mulch. It's the final piece of the garden design puzzle. After we've decided what to plant in the garden, what kind of support trellises we want to make ... Read More
Roasted Delicata Squash with Honey-Garlic Goat Cheese and Toasted Squash Seeds
The winter months are such a joy for cooking, especially if you grew winter squash the year before. Since winter squash, like butternut, honeynut, and delicata, can last months in ... Read More
How to Make Fresh Homemade Strawberry Soda
Have you ever made homemade strawberry soda? In our home, we try to limit the amount of processed foods we bring in, and that includes everything from bread to soda. ... Read More
Garden Vegetable Plants That Double as Indoor Bouquets
Garden vegetable plants have a secret double life that no one is talking about. Sure, homegrown veggies taste delicious in a yummy seasonal recipe. And yes, it feels good to ... Read More
How to Make Pickles from Garden Cucumbers Without Canning
I’ll be honest, I’m not a cucumber sandwich kind of person, generally, I don’t eat cucumbers un-pickled at all, and if I didn’t love pickles so much I probably wouldn’t ... Read More
Roasted Winter Squash Soup
Everybody loves a butternut squash soup, but what if you have a variety of sweet winter squash nearing the end of their shelf life, and you just want to use ... Read More
Homemade Strawberry Chocolate Chip Sorbet
In the northeast, strawberry season begins in June, and if you're lucky, lasts through August. I've always been envious of those who live in warmer climates and can simply garden ... Read More
Cold Roasted Vegetables and Warm Hummus
Do you remember being a kid and hating vegetables? I don't think any child was exempt from the green bean gag reflex, and canned vegetables were purely to blame. For ... Read More
The Best Way to Freeze Fruit and Berries for Baking
In the days before I knew the best way to freeze fruit and berries, I put around five pounds of fresh blueberries in my freezer. We had gone blueberry picking, ... Read More
How to Avoid Tomato Blossom End Rot
The end of summer signals the beginning of tomato season! So many delicious tomato recipes. And consider canning tomatoes if you have an abundance. But for now, celebrate the fruits ... Read More