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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It’s early August (2021) here in Southeast Texas, and the cucumbers that were planted in the spring are done producing, so it is time to replant for the fall. I am blessed, that I have the ability to plant all year long here in Texas, it just takes a bit of planning.
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Part of learning homesteading and be self-sustaining, is learning new skills. There are SO MANY different skills to learn, it can seem overwhelming and you just don’t know where to start. One of the easiest to start with, and probably one of the most necessary, is seed collecting and saving. It’s no secret
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