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Sugar Pickles

Otherwise known as Cucumber Salad! If you have a big cucumber glut like we do, this is a really tasty recipe to use some up. The flavor…

Awesome Recipe for the Last Green Beans

There's a big kid in the garden! Even my almost 15-year-old gets involved with the garden, and though he finds it a bit uncool to get excited about…

Critter On The Loose

I'm not sure who the culprit is, but when Simon and I went out tonight to pick tomatoes, I found this. There were five tomatoes like this, all…

Beefsteaks; Not Just for Slicing!

This summer, I have mostly focused on our Amish Paste roma tomatoes, but I don't want anyone to think they are the king of the garden. Though they…

We WILL Have Peas!

We have never had very good luck with peas. Sadly, our much-anticipated straw-bale project has failed; the pea plants are dried and shriveled and it's not looking good at all.…

Let's Deal with the Tomatoes

Well, I said I wanted tomatoes this year. I certainly got my wish! They've been coming in by the bucket-full. Not too shabby for the tiny little space they…

Local Spotlight: Young Urban Homesteaders

I really admire how young these two food-growers are! People in my city are becoming more and more interested in learning how to grow produce in their yards, or are seeking out…

Straw Bale Planting

Not too long ago I mentioned this straw bale that sits next to the garden, and that it was destined for a special purpose. Well, it has met it's destiny—as…

Mulberry Joy

I was told that mulberry season is over. Apparently our backyard mulberry tree didn't get the memo. We are still gathering berries every day, though the peak occurred…

Plant-in-a-Bag Garden

Melon Tigger seeds. They are almost other-worldly! So I've had this bag of potting soil sitting around for weeks. And I've had this package of adorable looking melons waiting…