Don’t worry, y’all, I have made this mistake as well, sometimes more than once. I am a little slow on the uptake. But the # 1 reason that your garden isn’t working for you, is you’re trying to grow things that just don’t want to grow in your area. It’s like sticking
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I recently read an article that said that food prices would increase 400% between 2020 and 2030. Holy cow! This can seem overwhelming and frightening. Heck, my first thought is, “Crap, I am not prepared for this! I need to do more.“ Truth is, I have been slowly preparing for something
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I had several customers approach me last Saturday at the Farmer’s Market wondering if anyone was selling tomatoes. Tomatoes a are HUGE thing around here, and no wonder. When you think of summer and farmer’s markets, you immediately think of tomatoes. Unfortunately, I had to tell them that local farmers aren’t able
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It’s June 2022 and here in Southeast Texas, we are in a drought period. It’s been months since we have had a good rain. It’s dry and HOT. Miserably hot. The heat is nothing new to Southeast Texas, but we usually get plenty of rain. The weather can be a fickly mistress. You need to
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There is NOTHING like the taste of a fresh, homegrown tomato. Pair that with cucumbers and you have the taste of summer right at your dinner table 2 large sliced cucumber 3 diced tomatoes 1 TBSP olive oil 1/4 cup vinegar of your choice (apple cider, red wine, balsamic) salt to taste Option: add
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3 to 4 cups freshly grated carrots (from 4 to 6 medium-sized carrots) 1/2 to 1 cup raisins (regular, golden, or a mix) 1 large apple, (peeled or not, your preference) cored and chopped 1/4 to 1/3 cup mayonnaise Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. If you would like it a bit sweeter, you can add a touch of
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What is the #1 herb to grow? Why, basil. It is quite possibly the perfect herb. It’s easy to grow, tastes fantastic, and pretty pest resistant. The question isn’t “why should I grow basil?” Rather, the question is “Why SHOULDN’T I?” Fun fact that I didn’t know,
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Dill pickles are HUGE around here. People will even freeze the pickle juice and eat it likes its a popsicle. Yes, that is a thing! To have some great pickles, you’re gonna have to grow some great cucumbers. Cucumbers are one of those continuity producing veggies, so you have the potential to
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Seriously, there is NOTHING like fresh green beans and oh, so many ways to prepare them. Here is the cool thing about green beans. You don’t need a huge space to get a lot of yield, the more you pick them, they more they will produce. This small space yielded 20 lbs last year. It’s
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4 bunches radishes of your choice 1 cup white vinegar 1 cup water 2½ tablespoons cane sugar 1 tablespoons sea salt ½ teaspoon mixed peppercorns (optional) ½ teaspoon mustard seeds (optional) Mason jars with unused canning lids Thinly slice the radishes and pack them into mason jars. The amount of radishes and brine used may vary based on the size and shape of your jars and how
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