How to Preserve Zucchini and Summer Squash 5 Ways
On my quest to learn how to preserve zucchini and summer squash, I had to pause for a moment and think about why it was so important to me. One …
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10 Fruits and Vegetables to Plant in June
Some plants like the cool weather, while others prefer the heat. Some plants are easy to start indoors, like tomatoes, and others prefer to be planted directly, like beans. One …
How to Store Leafy Greens and Other Produce Without Plastic
Question: What’s worse than wilted, mushy, refrigerator lettuce stored in single-use plastic? Answer: Nothing. Over the last few years, I’ve been slowly swapping out my single-use food storage items for …
Red Curry Coconut Zucchini Noodles
While the word "umami" attempts to describe how savory a dish is, how do you describe savory? To me, it's this dish. It's sweet, but also spicy, and it fills …
How to Pollinate Indoor Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Squash and Other Plants
Living in the northeast, I don't take indoor growing of fruits and vegetables that seriously. I consider it more of a hobby than a sustainable source of produce, and maybe …
A Winter Planting Guide: How to Grow and Store the Food That Will Carry You Through the Cold Months
As someone who loves to cook and does it a bit for a living, I always need fresh ingredients, especially herbs. As much as I love going to the garden …
Planting Bell Peppers in the Ground or in Raised Beds
If you live in an area with a long growing season, the easiest way to plant bell peppers is to plant seeds directly in the ground. …
The Sweetest Winter Squash: From Acorn to Sunshine
I don't know about you, but I used to think winter squash meant Acorn squash, Butternut squash, or pumpkins. Then I had a Delicata squash fresh from a farmers market, …
Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Winter Squash
Tending your squash plants or cooking with winter squash means having the right tools to do the job in both the garden and the kitchen. …
Dealing with Winter Squash Pests
Pests on your winter squash, left unchecked, can damage and destroy your developing plants. Keeping a close watch on your plants during regular daily inspections will help you spot any …
