Lock your car doors, and be on the lookout for bags filled with summer squash left on porches by well meaning neighbors. During squash season, these are the tactics people use as they find themselves overloaded with squash. It seems to be abundant and inexpensive in the summer months. Yet many people do not know […]
June is a Great Month to Enjoy Strawberries
I planted June bearing strawberry plants a few years ago, partly for an attractive ground cover and partly because I love eating strawberries. I also like the idea growing some of my own food. Next week my strawberries will start turning bright red and you will find me in the garden every morning for the […]
Preserving Your Green Beans
As summer gives way to fall, our gardens are giving way to their bounties for harvest. So how do you preserve some of your favorites? Some of my favorite ways to preserve green beans are either pressure canning or pickling. History of Preservation Preserving food whether fruit, vegetables or meat reduces the spoilage of food, […]
