Bringin' in the Grapes..
It's Harvest Time at the Sanctuary- the waning Summer stoicly bares her last fruits. Poppop always said, "there's just not enough hours...
Today's Bounty..
Today’s bounty from our Summer garden has brought a deep satisfaction, by way of a delicious homemade meal with fresh ingredients from...
As the Season wanes...
The end of the Summer is nigh- the weather has already turned mild...it almost seems as if August got skipped. School is starting...
Canning Cherry Tomatoes
Canning Cherry Tomatoes...yes, you CAN do it! Honestly, it is no different than canning "regular sized" Tomatoes- just, a bit fiddlier-...
Fridge Pickles: Zucchini and Yellow Squash!
With our abundance of zucchini and squash, well... we've been been eating it. LOTS OF IT. Stir-fried with other veggies, in pasta...
Stink Bugs: Destruction comes quietly in the night...
Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs - The Common Stink Bug has plagued farmers, gardeners and homeowners for millenia, probably.. but, the indigenou
Chamomile: Growing, Harvesting, Storing, and Uses
Growing an herb garden can be rewarding, in so many ways! From fresh and potent herbal teas and potpourris, to sachets and dried spices-...
The Japanese Beetle Solution
If you’re growing a garden for food, you’re no doubt familiar with the little, shiny red menace: Japanese beetles!! Here where we live,...
