Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe For me, fall is all about harvest time. Harvesting fresh apples and pears by the bushel! The warm smell of apple pie or pear tarts fills our house as Thanksgiving approaches. This Caramel Apple Cheesecake…
Do you have a small yard or garden? Ever wanted to grow fruit trees but don’t have enough room? You should give espalier trees a try! What is that? Read more about espalier fruit trees! Espalier Fruit Trees: What? Espalier,…
Traditional Chimichurri Sauce Recipe This traditional chimichurri sauce recipe includes parsley, oregano, garlic, onion, red pepper, vinegar and oil. A great chimichurri sauce is packed with herbs, garlic and just the right amount of acid. It is amazing on steak! …
Kale Pesto with Toasted Walnuts Recipe Who doesn’t love pasta? I mean pasta is one of the best comfort foods out there. Pasta is a blank canvas waiting for you to “sauce” it up! One of the best sauces that…
So, you have chosen to dive into the world of hydroponic gardening. Awesome! I am sure there are tons of questions racing through your mind. What to grow? Where to put the setup? Or my personal favorite, where do I…
Amish White Bread Recipe The Amish people are some of the hardest working people in the country. They know a little something about connecting with each other and their lives. They pride themselves on making most, if not all of…
Turmeric Roasted Carrots Recipe One of our family’s favorite things to grow on our farm is carrots. Carrots that you pick from your garden are always sweeter! We love them roasted! This turmeric roasted carrots recipe is a simple side…
Caramelized Onion & Chard Pizza Recipe We absolutely love pizza in our house. As a matter of fact, there is no other take out food that we order more than pizza. We have 5 kiddos that love it. This…
What is Aquaponic Gardening? It is an innovative system of farming in which it uses the natural cycle of life of both plants and fish for the benefit of each other. Wait, what? How do fish and plants work together in this system in…
The terms heirloom, hybrid, and genetically modified (GMO) are a much debated topic now a days. These terms get tossed about a lot in the gardening world. What are heirlooms, hybrids and GMO’s? Mystery solved! Read on to learn more…
How To Prepare Your Herb Bed For Winter October is here! The evenings are starting to cool. That is a clear indication of fall finally being here in our Texas garden. Each morning is a little brisker than the last…
Hydroponics vs Soil: Which One Is Better? The surge of organic gardening has boomed lately and people are looking for ways to grow their own food at home. There is no shortage of methods to grow a garden. The…
A greenhouse offers you a way to extend the joy of gardening. Once you are inside, warm and dry, it doesn’t matter if it is windy or rainy outside. Inside this protected environment, plants grow, dependent upon your skill and…
So, you have decided to grow a garden this year? Awesome! Everyone should be growing their own food! Before you go spending a lot of money unnecessarily, you should take a look at all of the advantages of using hydroponics.…
What are Microgreens We all love a great salad, right? I definitely do! I love being able to pick fresh leaves from the garden to make a quick salad for lunch. What about flavor? I love plants that pack a…
Each and every year at this time, if our growing season is over we start to plan our next spring garden. I constantly hear people talking about when and how to start their seeds indoors. The thing that a lot…
When you go out to eat now a days, there is not much to choose from. You of course have all of the fast food places, but who wants to eat that all the time? I definitely don’t! It actually…
The key is to start early, and take cuttings when the plant is still healthy. Within several weeks, you will have new tomato plants. Cloning tomato plants from suckers is quicker than starting a new crop from seed. Here is…
What is Hydroponic Gardening? Hydroponic gardening is a type of gardening where you grow plants without using soil. In hydroponics, plants are grown in water-based solutions. The solutions contain the necessary nutrients for plants to grow and to produce fresh…
How to Use Vegetables in Landscaping It’s not surprising that many people are opting to grow their own vegetables, especially since the food prices continue to rise. Many gardeners find themselves planting and tending to various plants and flowers, so…