This has been a hard summer for my garden, can only blame it on neglect. Neglect on my part. We’ve been away too many weekends this summer and you can tell when you look at my garden. I mentioned before that we were transitioning to raised beds. I was thinking of all the benefits ofContinue reading “August’s Garden”
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My Garden: Garlic
I’ve been keeping an eye on my garlic, knowing it was just about time to harvest it. Today was the day! The garlic was starting to die back.I was a little concerned because the stalks seemed a bit skinny and I wondered how the garlic would look. As soon as I started to pull upContinue reading “My Garden: Garlic”
Garlic Scape Pickles
Garlic scapes can be used for many things such as pesto or chopped up and added to a stir fry and don’t forget garlic scape pickles!
Recipe Box: Light Lemon Pound Cake
This is a delicious cake that brings a taste of summer to your table! Light Lemon Pound Cake ½ cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 egg whites 1 egg 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp lemon extract 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 ½ cups flour 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 2 tsp bakingContinue reading “Recipe Box: Light Lemon Pound Cake”
My Garden: Looking Good?
July can be a hot, humid month. Everything is going to seed and the weeds are in full competition with the vegetables. If there was ever a year I should have taken off from gardening this should have been it. We have had to do a lot of traveling and it seems like we haven’tContinue reading “My Garden: Looking Good?”
Frugal Tips: Laundry Helps
How often do you find yourself wondering what you have on hand to remove a certain stain? Or what you can use to pre-soak your clothes? It’s that time of year when children are busy playing outside and clothes tend to get a little dirtier than during other times of the year. Here are aContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Laundry Helps”
Worm Farm Update
Some time ago I mentioned the gift I received from my husband of a worm farm! I got it set up in the winter and have been using it to create compost ever since! The amount of time needed for the worms to transform the kitchen scraps into compost varies depending on the number of wormsContinue reading “Worm Farm Update”
It’s July in the Garden
Here we are in July already! Everything is lush and green and my gardens really need some weeding! Despite the weeds my flower beds are bursting with color. The herb garden is full. I love being able to just walk out my kitchen door and pick fresh herbs. In a few weeks we’ll be pickingContinue reading “It’s July in the Garden”
5 Simple Fixes for a Fantastic Summer
Summer is a magical time when you are a child. From picnics in the park, to swimming in the pool, to camping, and family reunions, summer holds seemingly endless fun for the young. Unfortunately, as many of us become adults, summer becomes just another season. Some of us barely even notice the change in weather.Continue reading “5 Simple Fixes for a Fantastic Summer”
What To Do With Wild Strawberries?
It’s strawberry season, all of a sudden my garden is full of strawberries! Nothing better than picking bowls of fresh strawberries to enjoy for breakfast, lunch and dinner! At the same time our fields are full of little tiny wild strawberries. They may be tiny but they are bursting with flavor. Our pug, used toContinue reading “What To Do With Wild Strawberries?”
Nancy on the Home Front 