Edible flowers have been used for centuries. They provide a unique flavor both raw and cooked. Edible flowers may seem like a strange idea at first, but they are packed with plant nutrients known as phytochemicals and a range of vitamins and minerals. A great reason...
No matter where you live, chances are that sooner or later you’ll face some sort of a natural disaster that will leave you without power, water, or access to buy more.
When you have an abundance of fresh produce an easy way to store them is in the freezer. A surprisingly large selection of fruits and veggies can be frozen “as is” or you can wash and chop them in a way that’s easy to pull out and cook with later. This won’t take long...
In our modern society of refrigerators and freezers, canning has become a lost art. When you read about the risks of canning it sounds like one of the scariest ways to preserve food, but it truly is easy. Our modern convenience of freezing, you toss food in freezer...
Tired of having to buy your salad greens every week. Ready to try salad gardening. Maybe you don’t have a lot of space outside for a garden, or you live in a tiny urban space. The good news is you don’t have to grow outside. It doesn't take a lot of space or soil to...
The recent global situation has shown us that stocking up on produce can be beneficial. For many or us we want to be more self-reliant for our food. Unfortunately, gardening isn’t always possible so let’s explore ways to get produce in bulk in other ways. Before you...
Salads tend to be a summer staple in most households. They are a quick easy meal and you don’t have to heat up the house. Salad greens are an excellent and tasty addition to your lunchbox or dinner table any time of the year. They make the perfect light meal and are a...
As the weather begins to change in fall gardeners need to begin thinking of ways to preserve and store their produce. Since the industrial revolution though preserving and storing produce is becoming a bit of a lost art. It’s a shame because our local harvests provide...
Self care is not selfish, it is the act of caring for yourself. Make sure to form positive self care habits for happiness. It is necessary for a good life all around.
Let’s talk about a salad bowl. No, I’m not talking about the glass bowl sitting in your kitchen cabinet that you serve salad in. I’m talking about bowls or pots that you can grow your own lettuce in. This is a perfect way to repurpose an old traditional salad bowl to...