10 Tips for Saving Heirloom Seeds So They Don’t Spoil
If you think the idea of saving heirloom seeds sounds special, well, that's because it is. An heirloom conjures the magic of something sacred passed down from one generation to …
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15 Long Lasting Root Cellar Vegetables and Fruits
There's a true joy in going to the garden and picking some ripe eggplant, tomatoes, and herbs for a late summer dinner. I love walking friends through my garden in …
9 Advantages of Container Gardening Indoors and 5 Ways to Do It
We can't all have outdoor gardens. But we can all have gardens. And even though the majority of gardens are outdoors, there are some advantages of container gardening indoors, as …
Planning a Garden with the Best Vegetables for Pickling and Preservation
When you come up with a plan for your garden, do you usually have a cuisine in mind? I know that when I plant, I always want to have tomatoes …
The Easiest Vegetables to Grow from Seeds
I don’t know about you, but as a beginner, not very serious gardener, I used to go to the store, look at the seeds, and just pick the vegetables and …
The Three Sisters of Companion Planting
Where would wine be without cheese, or peanut butter without jelly? Simon without Garfunkel? And let's not forget our special guests today, the "Three Sisters" otherwise known as corn, beans, …
Tzatziki Cucumber Recipe
One thing I love about cooking is that I can get acquainted with different recipes from different parts of the world. It’s like traveling, but instead of going on a …
Traditional Greek Cucumber Salad
When there’s salad, there’s lettuce — well, most of the time.
You might be surprised to know that lettuce isn’t included in the traditional Greek salad! That’s right: the crunchy, refreshing …
Cucumber Gazpacho
I love making soup. It’s perfect both as a light meal or as a side served with some bread or another main dish. Soup is also a comforting snack when …
Cucumber Mint Vodka
It was two weeks from my best friend's birthday, and I didn't want to bring her the usual wine for our girls' night in. Everyone had already promised to bring …
