There are two ways to garden. The first way: You plant what sounds good, water when you remember, troubleshoot problems as they appear, and hope for the best. Some seasons are okay. Most feel like a battle. You're working hard, but the results don't match the effort....
A Complete Guide to Building a Self-Sustaining GardenQuick Answer: Choosing the right seeds (heirloom and open-pollinated over hybrids) and learning to save them allows your garden to adapt to your specific climate and soil over time, creating more resilient plants...
Do you have questions about how to harvest water for your garden, where to start, or how to make it work without expensive equipment? You’re not alone. Water harvesting can seem complicated at first—but it doesn’t have to be. In this article, we’ve structured the...
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...
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...
