So much of our lives literally revolves around the kitchen. We eat all our meals together there, sharing the day’s challenges and successes. It served as the school room and the family room for playing games. Plans for the day and the future are discussed and solidified over food and drink. The bills get paid, records are kept and taxes figured there. Seeds are spread on the table while planning the garden and jars are sorted and filled there at harvest time. Quilts and clothes get cut and sewn on that table. Neighbors and friends are always welcome to share a cup of coffee and baked goods of the day. Wonderful memories reside in the kitchen while delightful new, little people come to add their chapters.
When you have a bountiful harvest of garden-fresh pumpkins, the possibilities are nearly endless. From classic pumpkin pies to savory curries, there’s no shortage of ways to put your homegrown pumpkins to good use.
With these fun and creative ideas, you’ll no longer be wondering what to do with all that pumpkin goodness. Embrace the season, indulge in delightful pumpkin recipes, and let your creativity shine through various DIY projects.
Tomatoes are a beloved staple of many home gardens, prized for their delicious flavor and versatility in the kitchen. However, successfully growing healthy tomatoes requires a bit of knowledge and care. From preventing common diseases to ensuring optimal growth conditions, let’s discuss some essential tips to keep our garden tomatoes thriving throughout the growing season.
Canning home goods is a delightful journey that connects us with each other, promotes sustainable living, and strengthens family bonds. Beyond the practical benefits of preserving food, canning allows us to slow down, embrace tradition, and create cherished memories with our loved ones.
The small pumpkin varieties do very well for us both in their maturity rate and in the quantity of fruit produced. One of these cute little guys provides 4 -5 cups of pumpkin puree. Puree is great for a variety of recipes.
The year 2020 has a certain negative conation to it. Pandemic, school shut downs, misinformation, social media control, grocery supplies dropped, business closers. Even with these many negative aspects something great has grown from these events of 2020, gardening.
A super easy, inexpensive, recyclable cold frame.
It’sthat time of year when we receive dozens of seed catalogs and daydream of warmer days while planning the garden and choosing crops andordering seeds. Why grow your own garden seeds?
It might look like a giant weed but it’s the future. Part five in a short series of experiences and deeper contemplations on the trials of ‘tares’ in the field.
Now this should make Troybilt proud! Part four in a short series of experiences and deeper contemplations on the trials of ‘tares’ in the field.