A pilgrimage to resource efficiency 

Gardening

The Blogging Pilgrim

    Old world self-sufficiency in a new world … 

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.

Get the Most Out of Your Pumpkins!

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.

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What Do I Do with All This Pumpkin?

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.

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Tips for Keeping Your Garden Tomatoes Healthy Throughout the Growing Season

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.

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What to do with all this pumpkin.

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.

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Good things came from 2020, too.

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.

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Tweezer Weeding – Part 5

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.

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Tweezer Weeding – Part 4

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.

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