Yes, our house is on the market and yes I still have a producing vegetable garden! After all I have no idea how long it will take to sell our home and I still believe in having a well-stocked pantry. Plus, I don’t want any of the harvest to go to waste! So how doContinue reading “Preserving the Harvest”
Tag Archives: Gardening
Gete-okosomin update
For those of you who have been following my blog for a while you might remember the heirloom squash seeds I received when we were in Keystone, South Dakota. I was only given ten seeds so I planted four of them and had three plants sprout. These were transferred to my garden and have beenContinue reading “Gete-okosomin update”
Ten Ways To Use Up Those Blueberries
It’s blueberry season and we have ten bushes! I’m always looking for ways to use blueberries! Here are the top ten ways I use up our blueberries! Blueberry Muffins Blueberry Vinaigrette Blueberry Jam Blueberry and Chicken Salad Blueberry Crunch Blueberry Lemon Sauce Blueberry Torte Blueberry Lemon Bread Blueberry Cobbler Blueberry Crisp
How Did I Get Started in Gardening Anyway?
I’ve had people ask me this question before. Gardening has been such a part of my life that it’s hard to even imagine not gardening! Even as a kid I enjoyed playing in the dirt! However I have to say that it was my mom that was the major influence in my life, not onlyContinue reading “How Did I Get Started in Gardening Anyway?”
Where is the Summer Going?
Remember when you were little and you couldn’t wait for summer to arrive. When school finally got out it seemed like there were endless days to enjoy the beautiful warm weather of summer. Why is it now as an adult that summer just seems to slip through your fingers? Being a gardener summer is fullContinue reading “Where is the Summer Going?”
Picking Sour Cherries!
Sour cherries grow in Vermont but their season is short, sometimes only two weeks long! If we have an unusually cold spring there might not be any sour cherries. Last Friday my husband and I decided to go on an adventure and find some elusive sour cherries to pick! There was an orchard on theContinue reading “Picking Sour Cherries!”
Gete okosomin Seeds Have Sprouted!
I have written several articles about the very special squash seeds I acquired when I was in Keystone, South Dakota. There are several stories about where the seeds originally came from which you can read HERE or HERE. Regardless of which story you believe the seeds are definitely heirloom squash seeds and I was givenContinue reading “Gete okosomin Seeds Have Sprouted!”
What Do You Do with Garlic Scapes?
The question is what to do with garlic scapes? Scapes can be used in so many ways. They make a fabulous addition to a flower bouquet and delicious to eat.
Making Progress in the Garden
I love it when the garden beds are finally all mulched and weeded and now I just have to stay on top of the little weeds that come along! It won’t be long before it will be time to cut the garlic scapes. If you haven’t tried growing garlic yet you really should give itContinue reading “Making Progress in the Garden”
It’s June Already?
First of all I apologize to those of you that tried to take my survey yesterday on a smartphone or other mobile device, apparently it only works on a laptop or a desk top. I’m learning. Spring is always such a busy time of year. There is yard work to be done and gardens toContinue reading “It’s June Already?”
Nancy on the Home Front 