Garlic After Harvest Fresh garlic must be cured before long-term storage. Braiding is a convenient and attractive way to bundle fresh soft neck garlic for both curing and storage, without buying, saving or storing the all-too-often used alternative: plastic bags. Braids afford efficient use of vertical space in storage, and they make an awesome gift…
There’s Nothing Like Vine Ripened Tomatoes! Tomatoes are probably the most popular crop for backyard gardeners, and for good reason. It is impossible for anyone selling tomatoes to replicate what you can get from your own plants. This includes flavor, texture, color, variety, size, and just about any other characteristic of the tomato that you…
It’s All About Shaved Asparagus I’ve been seeing shaved asparagus recipes everywhere and decided to join the bandwagon. Asparagus, salad greens and herbs are the only vegetables actively producing in our garden. So, naturally, my latest recipe is a salad. Plus, this is a good opportunity to use up some of our fresh herbs. Yes,…
A Great New Set of Pruners Junky tools make gardening miserable. On the other hand, a really good tool is a joy. This week I had the opportunity to trial Haus & Garten’s Pro Series Bypass Pruners, and they are an absolute pleasure to work with. Quality Details When I opened the shipping box I…
How to Get Started in Gardening Are you new to gardening or want to try a new method for starting seeds? Well you are in luck. Today’s blog linkup features home gardeners and professionals sharing their tried and true methods of starting seeds and garden planning. These bloggers are seasoned gardeners and are going to…