Hibiscus Drink
The rooftop garden is finally set up for outdoor living and the heat has suddenly cranked up, which means it's summer drink time. I've taken to making up bright red batches of roselle, aka sorrel (not
The rooftop garden is finally set up for outdoor living and the heat has suddenly cranked up, which means it's summer drink time. I've taken to making up bright red batches of roselle, aka sorrel (not
Ramps, aka wild leeks, are a wild North American onion-like plant that pop up in forested areas in early-mid spring. The season for ramps is short, typically no more than a few weeks between April and
Above image is the July entry from the 2008 You Grow Girl Calendar
I LOVE tomatoes. If I had to give up growing all other crops and choose just one I would probably choose tomatoes although basil
Homesteading -- the kind that involved living in tents and no machinery -- was terribly difficult. I'm sure of it. Of course I already knew this, camping merely drove that point home in a new way. Simple tasks
I have a longer post about my trip to Columbus, Ohio coming up but until then a station break about cherry season. It's on! While I was away Davin went cherry picking just for me, bringing
I have to admit that I made this dessert BEFORE realizing that it was red and white, the perfect Canada Day summer treat. Americans can add blueberries for July 4. I came up with the idea ages
Rhubarb has come into season here in the cold north, and while I can't say I'm much of a fan, my spouse is -- I suppose its only fair that he gets to have something he likes
The garlic mustard population is really getting out-of-hand at the community garden this year. I've discovered loads of it in unused areas of disturbed, lousy soil and it is expanding rapidly into the edges around plot beds.
With both the gardens and the Farmer's Market in abundance these days, it's become canning central around here. I'm on a personal mission to find a use for just about everything. Last weekend was the whole 50 pounds of tomatoes insanity
And earlier this evening we enjoyed Homemade Oven-roasted Heirloom Tomato Soup.
How To:
It's so simple you'll be asking yourself why you didn't make it before. Cook longer in the oven or heat it up afterwards in a pot and you've got sauce good Botanical Photography by Gayla Trail
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