Crop rotation is the regenerative practice of growing crops in sections and then moving that crop to a different location for the following season. Crop rotation was developed to avoid depleting the soil of nutrients that are specific to plant … Continue reading
Seed Sorting & Storage
It’s mid-January. The drab page of winter is about to turn bright spring. Seed catalogs are arriving in both my inbox and mailbox causing swirls of gardening plans in my head. Questions about what went well last season, and what … Continue reading
Snappy Meal Prep
During the fall harvest days, my meal preparation plan is in full swing. Not only do I can many jars of sauce, salsa, jams, relish and chutney I also freeze a lot of food. For time efficiency, my preferred way … Continue reading
Green Tomato Mincemeat
Every fall we have an abundance of green tomatoes. While some mature green tomatoes can ripen on my window sill, most are best processed into food that we can use throughout the winter. This year I’ve already made many preserves … Continue reading
Croutons Crackers Crumbs
Occasionally, I have baguettes, pretzels, biscuits or raisin bread leftover on my Farmstand baking days. These, once tasty items, can lose their zest quickly because they don’t contain preservatives, or even oils, to help maintain their freshness. Toasting, either in … Continue reading