Category: Cooking

Cold Weather Gardening, DIY Home Supplies, Food Preservation, Growing Food, Growing Guides, Pest Management, Seed Starting

The Perfect Plastic Sheeting for Your Garden: Insights from Zone 7 Gardeners

Successful gardening goes beyond having a knack for plant care; it necessitates the appropriate equipment and supplies to foster plant vitality and development. A critical asset for numerous horticulturists, particularly those employing hoop houses or greenhouses, is the use of plastic sheeting. This article delves into the advantages of employing 6 mil plastic sheeting in gardening endeavors, drawing on insights from Zone 7 cultivators. Additionally, we will discuss how leveraging technology, specifically the “From Seed to Spoon” app, can significantly elevate your gardening journey.

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Refreshing Mint Cucumber Water

As the temperatures rise and the sun beats down, there’s no better way to quench your thirst and rejuvenate your senses than with a glass of cool, mint-infused water garnished with frozen cucumber slices. This simple yet revitalizing concoction not only offers a visually appealing drink but also provides a delightful burst of flavor that will leave you feeling revitalized and hydrated all summer long! If you want to take this recipe to the next […]

Cooking, Growing Food, Recipes, What I'm Growing

You Won’t Believe the Secret Ingredient in These Mouthwatering Shish Kabobs!

Watch Video In this blog post, we’re going to talk about a unique and tasty way to elevate your shish kabob game – using rosemary as a skewer! This simple trick adds an extra layer of flavor to your grilled meat and veggies, and it’s easy to do. First, grab a few sprigs of fresh rosemary and strip the leaves off the stem. This will leave you with a sturdy and fragrant skewer that’s perfect […]

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Food Preservation, Warm Weather Gardening

How We Keep an Unlimited Supply of Basil Year-Round with Preservation!

Our favorite way to preserve basil is to freeze it into oil cubes to pull out all winter long! We also occasionally dry the basil leaves, but dried basil doesn’t quite retain the flavor of fresh leaves. By freezing basil into oil cubes, you can simply pull out a cube from the freezer whenever you need it and it makes it so simple and easy to add flavor to your food all winter long!