Gardening By The Signs Phenology simply refers to observation of biological occurrences in nature. This could include, among other things, when certain plants begin to bloom, when specific birds begin to migrate or when leaves of particular trees begin to turn color in fall. These events are also referred to as “the signs”. This information…
We’ve teamed up with AMES Tools to bring you a review of their new line of garden tools. AMES has a history that spans more than 230 years manufacturing lawn and garden tools for home gardeners. Captain John Ames began making shovels for American pioneers in 1774! The company has a rich history and has provided…
King Vidalia Where we live, the Vidalia is king of the onions. Every year allium lovers eagerly await the harvest of this sweet, juicy treat that adds tremendous flavor to all sorts of recipes. Problem is, the harvest season is only a few weeks in late spring and these onions don’t store very well. By…
Where’s the beef? If you have ever been interested in trying Korean cuisine, Bulgogi is the by far the most popular dish to get started.Unlike many Korean dishes, Bulgogi is not spicy. It’s sweet and savory with intense flavors of garlic and onions. The preferred method of cooking is to grill the marinated beef over…
Canning Jar Lid Upcycle If you can your garden’s harvest every year you have this problem: a sizable stack of jar lids. You know what I mean. The lids can only be used once for canning. I always felt bad about tossing the lids once I used them. Sure, I keep them around to use on…