I may not be spending winter in the garden but I certainly can dream! Winter is a wonderful time to plan ahead and think of your garden.
Category Archives: Gardening
The Rain Barrel Workshop
The rain barrel workshop is offered during the year to teach people about water conservation and how to collect rainwater to home gardens and plants.
Making Grape Juice On a Wet Day
With an abundance of grapes on hand what better an activity for a wet, rainy day then making grape juice. It was a fun way to spend a raiy day.
Gifts From The Homestead: Veggie Hod
Looking for gifts from the homestead for the gardener in your family? Make a veggie hod, it is perfect for gathering the harvest from the garden.
What to Do with Tomatoes?
I well remember the years of having a large garden and come August I would have such an abundance of tomatoes. Did you ever wonder what to do with tomatoes?
Exploring The Oregon Garden
The Oregon Garden is an 80 acre botanical garden located in Oregon. It features more than 20 specialty gardens showcasing the plants that grow in the PNW.
Fruit and Vegetable Wash
I’ve always washed my fruit before eating it. Washing your fruits and vegetables before you eat them is an important step to remove germs and dirt, but there is no need to buy a commercial fruit and vegetable wash, instead you can make your own! It’s easy and effective.
Composting is Easy! Give it a Try!
If you haven’t tried composting yet now is the time to give it a try. Composting is easy and the benefits are numerous. Your garden will love the compost.
Making Strawberry Jam with Dried Figs
Before I tell you about this amazing jam recipe I just want to welcome all my new blog readers! I so appreciate you all and love all the comments! While you’re on the Internet be sure to come visit my Facebook page, On The Home Front, I’d love it if you’d “like” my page! While livingContinue reading “Making Strawberry Jam with Dried Figs”
My First CSA Order
You may remember that I decided that I would join a CSA this year instead of trying to join the Community Garden or scrambling to get my own garden in with the busyness of just moving. This week my first CSA order from Pumpkin Ridge Gardens arrived! Since it is just the two of usContinue reading “My First CSA Order”
Nancy on the Home Front 