Gardening, Cooking & DIY Living
Yes, believe it or not – there is still time to grow some delicious fall vegetable crops in your garden. Especially if you are a big fan of salads! Although summer is fading fast, and September is knocking on the
So the controversy begins – what really is Picante Sauce? Ask 10 people this question and you will likely get 10 different answers. That is because salsa comes in all sorts of textures with a variety of flavors. And what
It has been simply nothing short of a record-setting harvest for our raised row garden this year! To date, over 1000 tomatoes, 100+ green bell peppers, and a few hundred more of both sweet and hot peppers have been pulled
When it comes to self-sufficient living, it is hard to beat the benefits of raising backyard chickens. Especially when it comes to powering a productive garden than needs to feed your family. When most people think of raising chickens, they
The tomatoes are in full production and that means another recipe to preserve the taste of the garden – Tomatoes and Green Chilies. There are so many recipes that call for a can of Rotel Tomatoes and Green Chiles so
It is hard to believe that August is already half-over, and the time for our annual summer farm and garden photos is here! Every year dating back to 2011, we always take time to stroll around the farm to snap
Why are fall vegetable garden chores so important? Because how you put a garden to bed this year can make a big difference in how it performs next year! Fall is just around the corner, and a little work now
Our Concord grapevines are loaded with grapes this year and that means it is time to make our own grape jelly. As much as I see websites posting about making strawberry jam or jelly, I rarely come across a recipe
The most important and productive crop you will ever grow in your garden is a fall cover crop. Although its true tomatoes, peppers, corn, zucchini, cucumbers and many other amazing crops feed your family, it’s a cover crop that feeds
With just a few simple hints, tips and tricks, installing shiplap is a breeze. Not only does it look great, but it can be a huge savings to the bottom line of nearly any home DIY project! We have used