Song of The Rain – Gardening in November in The Northwest
A look back on the gardening season, the beauty of rain after a long record-breaking hot spell, and settling in for the long winter ahead.
Guide to Growing Chili Peppers
Chili’s can be grown all around the world however they originated in the Americas and are more suited to the warmer climates, This article will describe how to successfully grow your own.
Harvesting The Garden: Five Tips for Preserving The Bounty
More than saving money, preserving the garden can be a flavorful reminiscence of the summer past. Tomatoes are especially good when frozen and added to sauces for that fresh garden flavor. Enjoy the garden all over again even though it’s winter.
Things for Kids to Do in The Fall
School has started, the weather is soon to be cooler and the leaves will be falling. Weekends and evenings are once again ‘family’ time, time to spend with your kids in constructive play, taking advantage of the ever shortening daylight hours. Will you spend your time in front of the TV or will make some memories that your kids can pass on to the grandkids? Here are some ideas to make play time educational and fun.
Common Canning Ideas for Garden Vegetables and Fruits
Traditional recipes for canning and preserving your garden harvest are sometimes the best. Tried and true methods for fruit and vegetable preservation can still add a culinary twist to those familiar fresh flavors.
Garden Tool Care and Maintenance for Winter Months
Taking care of your garden tools invests time and effort in your future planting experience. A few tips can make cleaning and maintaining your gardening equipment an easy once-a-year task.
Storing Your Garden Harvest for the Fall and Winter
Store your harvested vegetables for enjoyment through the fall and winter by taking care of the freshly-harvested fruits. A few tips and techniques will help you properly preserve and store these vegetables in the weeks after your garden is harvested.
Preserves and Piccalillies: Creative Ideas for Canning and Storing Your Harvest
Turn your harvest into sweet relishes and other savory and spicy preserves whose recipes were standards for gardeners of long ago. Can, freeze, or make fresh these favorite dishes and enjoy the fruits of your harvest all year round.
Canning Vegetables the Tradition of Garden Harvest
Preserving the garden harvest for the coming winter is a tradition almost as old as the garden itself. The tradition of canning fruit and vegetables is one of the most time-honored customs of the gardening experience, both past and present.
