What to Plant After the Garlic Harvest | Polyculture Vegetable Gardens

Your garlic is pulled from the ground, and its now time to let it dry for winter. But what do you do with your empty garden bed? Here I go into 4 great options to fill that empty space, that can give you a second harvest come fall (that still adheres to a polyculture garden … Continue reading What to Plant After the Garlic Harvest | Polyculture Vegetable Gardens

Canning Strawberry Jam | Low Sugar, Pectin, Fresh or Frozen Berries | Water Bath Canning

Strawberry jam is a pantry staple for our house, and canning your own is thankfully easy enough. In fact, I haven't bought storebought jam in years because all you need are 3 basic ingredients, some pectin, and a couple hours slotted away to make a batch. That said, I have learned that we prefer a … Continue reading Canning Strawberry Jam | Low Sugar, Pectin, Fresh or Frozen Berries | Water Bath Canning

Harvesting Wild Violets, Dandelion, Chives | Useful Spring Foods

Foraging does not have to be some wild adventure deep into the woods. There are usually plenty of weeds and a few herbs that are during the spring weather that are suitable for teas and other recipes. Here we will discuss wild violets, dandelions, and chives; we will get into their benefits, how to harvest … Continue reading Harvesting Wild Violets, Dandelion, Chives | Useful Spring Foods