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Decoding Watermelon Ripeness
There's nothing worse than slicing open a white watermelon, am I right? The good news is you can still make watermelon juice or watermelon lemonade out of it, but …
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Olive You a Lot: Adventures of an Accidental Olive Farmer
Ah, the humble olive tree. It stands tall, proud, and often perplexing in front yards across certain neighborhoods. Growing up in Hillsdale, just north of Sacramento, I couldn't help but …
Harvesting and Pruning your Tomatoes
One of the fun things about tomatoes is that you can harvest them before they’re actually ripe; those are the green tomatoes that you so commonly see in southern cuisine, …
Harvesting, Storing, & Preserving Grapes
Harvesting Grapes
How do you know when your grapes are ripe for the picking? The answer depends on the type of grapes you’re growing and how you plan to use them. …
How to Organize Garden Tools & Supplies That Aren’t in Use
Alright, maybe calling a collection of tools a work of art is a stretch. Or perhaps it isn't? Handmade tools can be gorgeous, with hammered metal blades and turned wood …
Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Oranges
Tending your orange tree or cooking with oranges means having the right tools to do the job in both the garden and the kitchen. …
Gardening Equipment Every Tomato Gardener Needs
Gardening equipment is a blessing and a curse. It's possible I spend way too much time drooling over the array of tools at my favorite garden shop. In my defense, …
How to Start Growing Elderberries For Syrups, Wines, and Jellies
If you’re thinking about growing elderberries, you’re in good company. Elderberries have a long history of medicinal and culinary uses. Some legends say that the Norse fairy mother lives in …
What to Do with Pumpkins After the Harvest
You’ve grown pumpkins. You started them as seeds, watched them sprout, watched the vines spread and flower. And now you have pumpkins ready for harvest. Just one problem. You have …
5 Tips for Preserving Parsley and Other Herbs for Cooking
There’s nothing better than fresh parsley from the garden. Not only does it taste exquisite, but it also saves you a pretty penny instead of buying it fresh from the …
