Preserving

Beets are a delicious vegetable that can be eaten raw, cooked, or roasted. But did you also know that you can freeze beets to use later? In fact there are …

Are you freezing fruits and vegetables from your garden or the local farmers’ market? Or maybe you just have extra produce that you know can’t be used before it goes …

Not sure what to do with that extra large zucchini you overlooked in the garden or that was given to you by a friend? Well, do I have the perfect …

When the corn crop starts coming in, either in your own garden or the at the local Farmers’ Market, then you’ll know it’s time to start freezing corn. Knowing how …

Raspberries are in season, which means they can be picked fresh if you happen to be growing them. It also means they will be in abundance at the grocery store. …

Growing cilantro in the home garden yields a double crop! Not only do you get delicious cilantro to use in the kitchen, but if you’re patient, you can also harvest …

Did you stumble upon this post hoping for some advice on growing grapes into a shrub shape? No luck! A shrub is actually an old-timey drink also known as “drinking …

There isn’t a taste that quite embodies the spirit of fall quite like apple butter. This delicious spread, made from fresh apples and spices, can easily be made in the …

Sweet potatoes are a favorite at the dinner table at our house, with their sweet taste and rich color. Sweet potato season is in the mid to late fall, but …

Sage is easily one of the hardiest herbs to grow in the backyard garden or container. It’s lovely shape and scent help to keep pests out of the garden and …