If you really want to be prepared for an increased level of self-sufficiency, you need to consider both open pollinated seeds and sour dough starter. Open pollinated seeds mean you will have the option of saving your own seeds for future gardens and won’t be as subject to price increases or things being out of […]
Quarantine Day 1: Garden Prep
What should you think about first if you want a garden full of fresh produce this summer, in spite of quarantines and economic fallout? Here is a summary of my suggestions, followed by some discussion: Evaluate your daylight Keep your garden a manageable size Prepare a garden bed Start with a layer of mulch Figure […]
How to Grow a Plumeria Tree in Idaho (in spite of yourself)
I have a 20something year old plumeria tree in my kitchen in southwest Idaho in the middle of winter. It didn’t get here because I treated it with tender loving care. In fact, it had a fairly tumultuous beginning because… A plumeria is a tropical tree. It would not survive the winters in my region. […]
Mulch like a Boss – the Do’s and Don’t’s of Garden Mulch
Mulch is like mayonnaise. How much you put on and how you spread it are important for a satisfactory result. There are 3 basic reasons for laying down mulch in the garden: to help control weeds to moderate water loss to add nutrients to the soil I go over specifics in the video below, but […]
What About Sauerkraut That Ferments Until There is Basically No Brine Left
What is the best time of year to make sauerkraut? Technically, that depends on when you have fresh cabbage available. This might be from your garden or it might be from the market. But another thing to consider is what else is going on in your life? Like, maybe, Christmas, New Year’s, and traveling. If […]