Kale is a go-to ingredient for smoothies, soups, stews, and dishes like kale pesto. This super-food...
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Food preservation
Are pansies edible? Using pansy flowers in sweet and savory recipes
When spring is springing, I want to celebrate it both indoors and out. Every new bud and bloom is...
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Preserving herbs: Drying, freezing, and more
Homegrown herbs are one of the garden’s greatest pleasures. Preserving herbs in a way that doesn’t...
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When to harvest carrots for fresh eating or storage
This article will teach you when to harvest carrots based on both how you plan to use them and when...
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Curing onions for long-term storage and winter use
In my house we seem to need an endless supply of onions, and properly curing onions from the garden...
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How to harvest lemongrass for recipes and herbal tea
I grow lemongrass in containers every year. When I give my READ MORE »






