Learn how to sow, plant and grow beetroot in the garden in containers. Everything you need to know about planting, growing and harvesting these beet seeds. I show you how with step-by-step instructions and my own photos.
Think about growing fresh vegetables in fall and winter… Did you know that with a little extra TLC you can harvest fresh food throughout a chilly fall and winter? Here I explain extending your gardening into the colder months. Depending on where you live and how cold it gets, there are ...
Fresh beets can be stored in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days. Tip:Clipping the tops off beets will keep them fresher for longer. Leave about 1 inch of stem on each beet, and store the greens separately. For long-term root cellar storage, make sure you brush off any soil clinging to...
A fresh, sweet, juicy pea can rapidly become starchy and hard. The same is true if the pea is shelled and then left on the kitchen counter or in a warm place for more than a few hours.Garden peas Two pounds of peas in the shell will give you about two cups of shelled peas. That...
Place the cut greens in a sealed plastic bag, if desired. They will stay fresh for about four days. You can also blanch the greens, dip them in icy cold water and then freeze them. The greens make great additions to soup. Cut off the greens and stems from freshly harvested beets if ...
(* I was not able to find fresh beets so this time I used canned including the liquid which worked out just fine) While there are different dye methods out there, let me show you how to make natural dyes from food my way which is also super easy. Which plants and vegetables make ...
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But we also adore all things that help you live your best homemade life, like your vegetable garden. If your summer yield left you with an abundance of cucumbers, beans or other fresh veggies, it’s time to get quick pickling! Quick pickling is a wonderful way to m...
Fresh summer squash has a relatively short shelf life. Store unwashed zucchini in a plastic or paper bag with one end open to encourage air circulation, and pop them in the refrigerator crisper drawer. They’ll keep for 10 days. Too much zucchini? Freeze it! It will keep for 3 months.Se...