Gardening In The Heat Summer heat can really test your resolve to garden. You spent all spring getting things planted and established, then along come high temperatures, drought, weeds and bugs. Now you either must spend time cultivating, watering and harvesting; or give up and be defeated by discomfort. Don’t mistake carelessness for commitment! Taking…
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…