In our last eNewsletter we talked about how the squash bugs were wreaking havoc on our squash, zucchini and pumpkin plants. We asked our readers to talk to us and let us know their ideas and experiences in dealing with this critter that destroys otherwise healthy and productive plants overnight.
We found out that these bugs are a [...]
Here are a couple of recipes that use fresh herbs- that you should soon have growing in your garden!
The first is the classic Basil Pesto. Make extra, freeze in small amounts for use later. We just finished using the last batch in a dinner that tasted like the height of summer. The [...]
Today we are bringing you an article from a guest author that has a wonderful website full of delicious recipes that are all easy and tasty to make. Elizabeth Trementozzi Krause has kindly contributed this article on a very common yet misunderstood vegetable that has many uses in the kitchen. Please [...]
There is a lot of talk, writing and thought about self-sufficiency now, mainly due to the partial economic and industrial collapse that we’ve all watched in the past year or so. The thought of being dependent on no one else is appealing, at least in the short run. This is short term [...]
I came across a great article about how fresh colorful vegetables offer the most nutrition for the money spent. While I definitely agree with this, I believe there are some lost opportunities here; namely growing your own vegetables will prove the truth of several recent findings. Below is the link for the article:
Fresh Vegetable Salads [...]