So a story came out of a simple request from Walker. A certain little 6-year-old, this Spring, saw us transferring 25 pound bags of Soft White Wheat berries and wanted to know....could he plant them in his garden bed, and would they grow? Well, I had no clue. So we told him he could have… Continue reading Urban Homesteading: Growing Wheat
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Canning 101: Basil Tomato Pasta Sauce
Last year I made this recipe for the first time, and oh...6 pint jars was NOT enough. It isn't a quick recipe by any means, but it is so worth it. The flavors are so fresh. You will never want to buy commercial pasta sauce after you make and try this. So far I have… Continue reading Canning 101: Basil Tomato Pasta Sauce
DIY Upcycling In The Garden
Last year Kirk saw a swing being offered up for free, so we took a look at it. It was in fine shape, outside of the roof and sling fabric having had rotten off. However....I had ideas for the frame. I found a place along one of the fences for it, and planted 2 grape… Continue reading DIY Upcycling In The Garden
Zucchini Brownies
When I saw a recent post by Camilla, at Power Hungry, I had to try out my version of them. For one, Alistaire could enjoy them. And second....it helped use up my every growing pile of summer squash in the fridge. Allergy friendly. Gluten-free. Plant-Based. Gardening friendly. There you go! Zucchini Brownies Ingredients: ¾ cup… Continue reading Zucchini Brownies