Beets are a wonderful, nutritious, dual-purpose vegetable to grow. We use both the green tops and the roots below. I love them for their bright colors and earthy flavour. There are plenty of other great reasons to eat beets listed here if … Continue reading
Category Archives: Preserving & Using Preserves
Free the Fridge for Friday
Did you know that, on average, about 15% to 25% of the food we purchase, ends up in the dumpster or compost bin? What a waste. What can we do about it? Be sure to watch the Vancouver, BC based … Continue reading
Picket fence with wooden slats,
Orange pumpkins and black cats, Spider webs and flying bats, Witches brew in steaming vats, Scarecrows wearing crazy hats, Every Halloween is just like that! For me, Halloween marks the end of our fall harvest season. The month of October has been full … Continue reading
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The September weather has been fabulous so I am feeling that Autumn is sneaking in the back door. Mornings are cool and moist. Sunsets come earlier in the evening. It’s time to tuck and gather things away for the colder months to … Continue reading
Saucing Tomatoes
Our variety of tomato plants are providing plump, red, goodness everyday now. I have sold many pounds at the farmstand, as well as served fresh tomatoes daily to our family. With the abundance of ripe ones, it’s time to start preserving tomatoes … Continue reading