Preparing Your Garden for Fall and Winter

As summer gives way to cooler weather, it’s time to think about how to prepare your garden for the fall and winter seasons. This period of transition is not just about putting your garden to rest—it’s a time of renewal, reflection, and preparation for the coming year.

Must Have Homestead Garden Tools!

Add these tools to your shed to upgrade your garden game and fame! Keep in mind this is not an exhaustive list, but this is a baseline to move you closer to the big leagues.   

Citrus, The Dark Season Delights

If you aren't familiar in the farming world, winter is referred to as the "dark" or "dead" season given that trees go dormant and temperatures drastically slow down activity in the soil. As the chill in the air intensifies and the days get shorter, nature provides a burst of vibrant flavors to brighten our winter palates – citrus fruits.

The Ultimate Guide to Wonderful Winter Squash!

As winter descends upon us, it may feel like gardens are barren, but there's a hidden gem that thrives in the colder months - winter squash, hence the name. On top of withstanding the chill, winter squash also brings a burst of color, flavor, and nutrition to our tables.

Sheet Mulching: A Garden Hack For Healthy Soil

Imagine a gardening practice so easy, so effective, that it transforms your soil into a nutrient-rich haven for your plants, all while requiring minimal effort on your part.We explore the simplicity and significance of sheet mulching, an effective and low cost hack to helping build healthy organic soils. 

Plant Once, Harvest Forever!

From Wine Barrel to Ginger Patch:  How to Grow Ginger in Containers

The Benefits of Ecological Land Stewardship in Urban Farming

Ecological Land Stewardship can benefit in several significant ways. Enhancement of soil condition and productivity, raising ecosystem diversity, economic benefits, etc., are among them. 

Sweet Potato Pie: A Slice of Tradition and Comfort

When it comes to fall desserts, sweet potato pie holds a cherished place at the table—especially in many Black households, where it’s often preferred over pumpkin pie. This dessert not only brings warmth and flavor but also carries a rich history deeply rooted in African American culinary traditions.

Crafting Seasonal Herbal Remedies

Baking with Einkorn: Rosemary and Olive Bread

Judith's Guide to Making Delicious Zucchini Bread

Zucchini bread is a delightful way to utilize an abundance of summer squash. This versatile and moist quick bread can be enjoyed as a breakfast treat, a snack, or even a dessert. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the history of zucchini bread, its nutritional benefits, and a step-by-step guide to making the perfect loaf.

Sicilian-Style Olive Curing Recipe

Sicilian-style olives are similar to the common Spanish-style cocktail olives but are a bit more bitter because they are only fermented in brine that has been seasoned with various herbs and spices.

Homegrown Hot Sauce

After a consistent flow of delicious spicy peppers all summer long, this good thing has come to an end. Late October, marks a time when we turn over the last of our garden beds and pull up the late blooming pepper plants that have begun to wither in the chill of cold October mornings. Our last pepper harvest did not disappoint as we ended up with about 50 lbs of seven or eight different varieties.   With this many peppers on hand, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to roll up my sleeves and make Homegrown Hot Sauce!

Fire Cider

There is something deeply satisfying about walking into your kitchen and putting together ingredients that will nourish and heal the body. I cannot think of any other super tonic that is more needed in each and every home during the winter than fire cider.  

Sweet Potato Chili