In May, my husband Donnie planted 31 tomato plants, everything from Bush to Rutgers, from stalk to vine, in cages, on espaliers, and just trailing…
Ozark banana. Quaker delight. Asimoya. Hillbilly mango. This relatively obscure fruit goes by many regional names, pawpaw being the most common. The humble pawpaw (Asimina triloba)…
The heat of summer makes cooking in the kitchen more of a chore than a joy. Fortunately, the weather is perfect for outdoor parties and…
I first learned about haybox cooking in England, in the 1980s. It was part of a course in Biodynamic Farming and Gardening that included studies…
What can you cook when you have an abundance of herbs growing in your garden? As an urban homesteader, I work hard to grow as…
Making a life off of your land is nothing short of one big adventure. People who are serious about it are the committed type. The…
Hydroponic and aquaponic vegetables are becoming more popular with growers and consumers alike. Consumers enjoy fresh, organic produce and growers appreciate the potential high-yield of…
I absolutely enjoy a good crunchy pickle, and I want my pickles when I want them. That's why I decided to make quick pickles, and…
Different portions of society consider differing seasons as the "busy time". For retailers, it might be the Christmas season. For farmers, it’s spring planting and…
Let's face it, cooking from scratch can be a pain. It's time-consuming, often messy, and requires a lot of patience. Most of us are stuck…
Summer’s bounty will soon be rolling in from the gardens, berry groves, and orchards. Those of us engaged in raising our own food will be…
Leaves are unfurling in the masses, enjoying the warm sun and gentle drops of rain as morels are generously filling handwoven baskets. This can only…