Herbs are the essence of flavor in many dishes, and preserving them allows you to enjoy their freshness long after the growing season. You might be pondering the best way to preserve your herb harvest. Should you freeze or dry herbs for preservation? Let's delve into...
Fermentation is a process as old as human civilization itself, a magical biological transformation that you can harness to create delicious foods and beverages. However, it's crucial to acknowledge that when dealing with live cultures and chemical processes, safety...
Making herbal vinegars doesn't just give you a kitchen staple; they're a powerhouse of nutrition. With each splash, you infuse your meals with a spectrum of vitamins and minerals derived from herbs. The acetic acid in vinegar helps your body absorb these nutrients...
In the upcoming Enjoy Your Harvest 3-Day Workshop, you'll learn to ferment safely in the Fermentation: A Guide to Sauerkraut Mastery workshop. What is so special about fermenting food? Fermented foods have so much to offer us to help us maintain a state of health and...
Say goodbye to the time-consuming process of jam preservation and craft delicious jams in record time. Jam-making has been revolutionized for modern life. If you want fresh, nutrient-dense fruit spreads tailored to your taste buds but don’t want to dedicate an entire...
Every vegetable has specific preservation methods that work well while others may not give you the desired results. This is why expert food preservationists tailor the preservation methods to each type of vegetable— so that freshness and flavor are, well, preserved in...
Close your eyes and visualize walking into your dream pantry, the shelves stocked full with the fruits of your labor. Imagine jars of golden apple jelly, vibrant pickled beets, rich tomato sauce... all made by you from your freshest garden produce. The colors of...
For growers, there’s never an end to learning. But sometimes we get stuck in a rut or don’t know where to go next. Whether you’re a seasoned grower or brand new to gardening, you can master your garden with the 8-Stages of the Circle of Awesome. If you spend just 15...
When unwelcome guests invade your garden, the first step is to observe and identify them. Examine the level of the pest infestation carefully. Are you spotting a few ants marching towards your garden flowers aiding in pollinations, or are you noticing multiple red ant...
You might not notice these insect allies at first, but their presence is a sign of nature doing pest management for you. When you understand the role of these powerful beneficial predators, you’ll start looking before squashing every bug beneath your shoe....
