A recent power outage inspired me to bake Hasselback potatoes in my wood stove. Read on to learn how you can do this too!
Author: farmtheworld
Regrow These Vegetables in Your Kitchen
It's said that necessity is the mother of invention, but it's also incentive to do some research about which vegetables can be re-grown on a countertop. It's really quite startling to see just how much can be grown from leftover scraps: all you need is water, and a sunny spot to place the plants, and within a week or two you'll have a fresh batch of edibles to enjoy.
Pflaumenkuchen (German Plum Cake)
Growing up, we could rely on the exact same foods being served at Christmastime every single year. Although I could have happily done without the baked red cabbage, I always looked forward to this plum cake.
9 Greens to Grow Indoors This Winter
I've discovered that there are plenty of food plants that can be grown indoors during the cold half of the year, and few require any kind of special equipment.
Carrots and Leeks: Ideal Garden (and Soup) Companions
Many garden companion plants also work well together in the kitchen. Here's why carrots and leeks grow (and simmer) well together.
Taking Down the Garden
How do you know when it's time to take down the garden in autumn? Let the season tell you.
My First Pumpkin: Adventures with Blossom End Rot
I finally have a beautiful, healthy pumpkin in my garden, after months of dealing with blossom end rot.
DIY Beneficial Insect Hotel
Cultivating a relationship with the beneficial insects in your area is a vital aspect of sustainable permaculture, and offering them a habitat nearby will encourage them to stick around.
Treat Garden-Related Bites and Rashes with Jewelweed
Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) isn't just great for attracting pollinators: it's invaluable for treating insect bites and skin rashes.
Compost Tea: How to Brew It and Use It in Your Garden
Some people get high tech and use a fish tank aerator for their compost tea, but I just use my stick to slosh everything around for about an hour until it's properly frothy.
