Daily Library
How to Clean a Hydroponic System Full of Algae
I'll be the first to tell you that hydroponic gardening to grow your own food at home is both ridiculously fun and frustrating. Just when you think you're on auto-pilot, ... Read More
How to Grow an Indoor Spice Garden
Herbs and spices. Spices and herbs. Anyone else grow up thinking these two words were interchangeable? ::sheepishly raises hand:: For some of you, I’m about to blow your mind. Herbs ... Read More
The Beauty and Joy of Gardening is at Times Only Temporary
Flowers aren’t meant to last forever. They appear for a season, then go on. For me, part of the joy of gardening is being there to witness those brief moments ... Read More
How to Create an Aquaponic Herb Garden
Imagine a stranger came up to you holding a bag of fish from the pet store and said, “Hey, you! Did you know you can grow a garden using live ... Read More
5 Reasons for Storing Canned Food Without Rings
I'll be the first to say that I love looking in my pantry and seeing jar after jar of canned garden vegetables. Like many gardeners, I enjoy sharing the abundance ... Read More
Cooking with Paprika: A Hungarian Culinary Revelation
I’ve always had a soft spot for paprika. It sneaks its way into my soups, stews, and rubs, adding warmth and depth to nearly everything I cook. But it wasn’t ... Read More
How to Dehydrate Apples in the Oven
Fresh apples are divine but what if you can't eat them fast enough? At room temperature, fresh apples will last about a week. Then they start to get bruised and ... Read More
Dunja Squash: The Beyoncé of My Summer Garden
As an avid food gardener, I’ll admit it: I’ve fallen head over heels for a squash. And not just any squash. I’m talking about Dunja squash—a sleek, dark green, high-yielding ... Read More
When Falling in the Garden Isn’t the End
As I get older, I'm getting keenly aware that my body isn't going to stand (literally) for what I'm used to putting it through, whether it's squatting to pick up ... Read More
5 Tomato Canning Supplies to Preserve Sauce Longer
Thanks to partner planting and some easy homemade fertilizer, my tomato plants tend to take off each season and I always end up with more than I know what to do ... Read More
