May 2013

Homemade Barbecue Sauce Recipe – In Just 5 Minutes…No Simmering Required

May 31, 2013 // 10 Comments

I have to admit that I became quite panicked this past weekend when we had planned a family get together and discovered that the canning pantry was empty of the homemade barbecue sauce that we canned [...]

The Basics Of Mulch – What, Where, How and Why To Use In The Garden And Landscape

May 28, 2013 // 14 Comments

Mulching has become a huge business – in fact, it’s hard to go a few blocks in any direction without running into a store where mulch can be purchase by the bag or the truckload. But what [...]

How To Battle Frost On The Cheap – And The Farm Expands! The Sunday Farm Update

May 26, 2013 // 6 Comments

Someone somewhere needs to explain to Mother Nature that we should not be battling frost a few days before June! But there we were on Friday night, and again last night – covering every [...]

Cucumber, Onion and Cayenne Salad – Use Greek Yogurt For A Healthier Version

May 24, 2013 // 2 Comments

As the picnics, parties, and family get-togethers begin this summer, its always good to add a new recipe to the collection. I don’t know about you, but it seems like each year, I either bring [...]

All About Tomatoes – Growing, Eating and Canning

May 21, 2013 // 9 Comments

Today’s post is dedicated to our most beloved fruit – The Tomato! Yes, scientifically speaking, the tomato is a fruit, although we like so many others consider it a vegetable too :). [...]

Planting The Garden! The Sunday Farm Update

May 19, 2013 // 2 Comments

It is always one of our favorite weeks of the year…the planting of our garden! Winter had a final stand last Sunday and Monday night with one last frost at the farm. By Wednesday however, the [...]

Shaved Asparagus Pizza Recipe

May 17, 2013 // 2 Comments

So you don’t know what to do with all that fresh asparagus that is in season right now? Have you roasted it with olive oil and garlic the last few times and need a new idea? You can always [...]

Growing Lettuce – Experience Real Flavor!

May 14, 2013 // 7 Comments

Lettuce is one of the fastest and easiest to grow crops around. It can be grown in the garden, in containers and raised beds, or almost anywhere you can clear out a little space. There are hundreds [...]