Picking Flowers
I have always been captivated by picking flowers. When I was a little girl, I picked the sweet blue henbit, the Winter weed that shimmers azure in early Spring as …
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Dealing with Radish Diseases
Like all food crops, radishes are susceptible to various fungal diseases, however they’re quite the tough crop. Because of their short growing period, they don’t have much time to develop …
Storing and Preserving Your Radishes
Radishes like to be in a cool, moist environment for storage.
Leaving any radish out on the counter for a few days will result in wilted greens and shriveled bulbs. …
Week 9: Cucumbers, Onion, Garlic
When there are cucumbers, it’s time to pickle! Quick Pickled Cucumbers are just as its name suggests — they’re fast and easy to make, and can even serve as wonderful …
Week 4: Garlic & Thyme
Yes, you read that right—this dish really does use 40 cloves of garlic! And why not? Maybe it's because I'm Italian, but there are very few dinners in my rotation …
Week 1: Green Tomatoes
Fried green tomatoes is a true southern delight, and frankly, it's the perfect dish for the impatient gardener. It's super easy to make, and the taste is just out of …
Storing Food from Your Freedom Garden
The goal of a Freedom Garden is to be able to store and share the food you’re growing, so getting good at storing and preserving your fruits and veggies should …
Crop Rotation Basics for a Freedom Garden
If you have a small backyard plot for your Freedom Garden, or a porch garden, or a space where you grow herbs beside your kitchen window, you might wonder what …
Companion Planting Basics for a Freedom Garden
There are a lot of ways to grow a successful garden. Companion planting is one of the best “next level” strategies to help with that goal. …
Dealing with Eggplant Diseases
Like all food crops, eggplant is susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your best weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place. …
