Most of us can’t afford the acres of rolling farmland we imagine in daydreams, but combining resources can allow friends and neighbors to enjoy gardening activities – and fresh produce — with a minimal investment. While some neighborhoods have land set aside for official “community gardens”, a social or shared garden is more of an […]
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Freeze-drying Make-ahead Meals for Efficiency and Weight Loss
People who have lost weight and kept it off, and people who run efficient households in the middle of chaotic schedules have one important thing in common: They plan ahead. Meal planning is so much easier when you can make everything at once then just assemble it quickly throughout the week. However, the problem with […]
Five Fruits and Vegetables You Need to Try
It’s that wonderful time of year when community supported agriculture (CSA) boxes start to arrive on subscriber’s porches, the farmer’s market is piled high with goodies and the produce section of the grocery store is at it’s peak. Part of the fun of a CSA box or cruising the outdoor markets and produce sections in […]
5 Cool Tools for City Gardeners
Just because you lack 10 acres of farmland doesn’t mean you can’t indulge yourself in the relaxing benefits of country life. Here are some of our favorite ways to bring the joys of gardening to city apartments: 1.To Bee – If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at bee keeping but thought you didn’t […]
Garden Inspiration: 9 Botanical Gardens to Visit this Summer
Given that our products are mostly related to enhancing your garden efforts or preserving the fruits thereof, we love all topics related to gardening. Here’s a favorite: Whether you’re a new gardener or have a seasoned green thumb, nothing is more inspiring than seeing what gardens can become when the professionals are involved. Botanical gardens […]
Eight Ways to Lighten Your Camping Load
Camping is all about enjoying nature and being as unfettered as possible. If you have to lug boxes and bags of food or industrial sized coolers along with you on your trip, it kind of spoils the vibe. But you get hungry, right? And you are probably also on vacation, so you don’t necessarily want […]
Five New Ways to Eat Your Vegetables Now
Now that you are going to grow or buy a bunch of fresh vegetables to process in your home freeze dryer, you’ll likely have extra that you’re going to want to eat fresh. Despite wanting to eat in a more healthy way, a lot of folks get stuck when it comes to how to prepare […]
Freeze Dried Soup Kits
It’s warming up outside and you may not want to think about soup or stew for a few months. However, traditional gardeners and food preservationists know that thinking about what you’ll eat in the fall and winter dictates what you grow in the spring and summer. While you’re planting vegetables for salads and side dishes, […]
Pickling Fruits and Vegetables
Yes, you read the title correctly. Not only can you pickle vegetables, you can pickle all kinds of fruits. And it’s easy. Pickling involves immersing a fruit or vegetable in a mixture of vinegar, salt, and spices and letting it all ferment. Pickles are low in fat and calories and, depending on what you’ve pickled, […]
Planting a Kitchen Herb Garden
In many zones, Mother’s Day weekend marks the start of the edible plant-growing season. If you’ve patiently waited for the danger of a freeze to pass, you don’t have to wait any longer to get your hands dirty. One of the easiest and most enjoyable parts of gardening season is starting the herb garden. Herbs […]
