Versatile Legumes Beans, Phaseolus spp. are some of the most versatile vegetables. They offer endless opportunities in the kitchen and are wonderful soil restorers for the garden. If your first thought is of green beans (aka “snap” or “string” beans), think again. Beans are not only edible in the green stage, but also in the… Read More
Cards With an Herbal Flair I love herbs; not just cooking with them or growing them. For me, herbs are a wonderful component to my daily life. They beautify my garden, provide a pleasant aroma and give beneficial insects the necessary nourishment they need. Most of all, herbs have an air of romanticism about them.… Read More
Lotion Bar Redo For many years I gave my mother-in-law a tube of Gardener’s Hand Therapy from Crabtree and Eveyln. She loved the stuff; it was the only lotion that keep her hands moisturized and help heal her skin after long hours working in the garden. Last year, I switched it up and made lotion… Read More
One Of The Most Rewarding Crops Squash are notoriously vigorous and productive garden plants. For fresh consumption, most families only need one or two plants. Planting a whole row or garden bed with squash will pretty much guarantee a year’s supply for you and the rest of the neighborhood. If you’ve never grown squash, here… Read More
Grow Cucumbers At Home If you are looking for an easy to grow, versatile addition for your vegetable garden, consider cucumbers. Cucumbers are heavily productive, heat-loving and relatively low maintenance. Although they originated in India, over the millenia cucumbers have been adopted by cultures around the world mostly for fresh eating and pickling. Like so many… Read More