Are You Growing Swiss Chard?

On 1/16/24, I planted several types if seeds.  When I choose seeds to plant, I think about which foods do I like to eat.  Then I also consider which foods that I like are the most nutrient dense.  One of them I planted was Swiss chard. Swiss chard can be considered a superfood. It containsContinue reading “Are You Growing Swiss Chard?”

Are Your Plants Safe?

It seems that whenever we plant a seed there is always something lurking to attack it when it sprouts. It is usually some bug we cannot see or one that flies around and lands on the plant. I am very protective of my little seedlings. When something attacks them I fight back. Take a look at my recent deterrent. YouContinue reading “Are Your Plants Safe?”

Transplanting Seedlings

I recently planted some seeds indoors. They sprouted and are ready for transplanting to a larger pot. I made a video so you can see how I transplant my seedlings. Check it out and leave a comment about the video and if you will be gardening this year. Enjoy!

Indoor Gardening

Winter is not my favorite season for many reasons. Number one, I do not like cold weather and I stay inside as much as possible. Number two, I do not get to garden outdoors like I do in the other three seasons. I do not have to stop gardening altogether. I scale back my operations and just gardenContinue reading “Indoor Gardening”

How To Pressure Can to Preserve Food

A great gardening crop often means harvesting more than you can immediately use. The same goes for when you find a great sale on meat at your butcher or grocery store. You can store them in a freezer for a while, but you have to use it in a reasonable amount time to avoid freezerContinue reading “How To Pressure Can to Preserve Food”

2023 Gardening Was Great But 2024 Will Be Even Better!

It is hard to believe that 2023 came and left so quickly. As I pondered why, I realized I was busier than I thought. Here are photos of some of my 2023 harvests: One harvest included: crook neck squash, patty pan/scalloped squash, eggplant and tomatoes. I got several harvests of rhubarb from my garden. I hadContinue reading “2023 Gardening Was Great But 2024 Will Be Even Better!”

Growing Kale

Kale is a vegetable that is considered a real super food due to its high levels of anti-oxidants and vitamins. If you can grow it yourself, it is even better as this eliminates any commercial sprays that may have been added before you purchase it at the store and guarantees the kale is fresh. ItContinue reading “Growing Kale”

Harvesting Scalloped Squash

Scalloped squash is also known as patty pan squash. If you buy it in seed form you can usually find it in either yellow or white color. No matter which you choose, they are both delicious! It is full of anti-oxidants, vitamin C and beta carotene so it it is great for your health. HereContinue reading “Harvesting Scalloped Squash”

Onions in Your Garden

There is no doubt that onions add flavor to any dish it is used in. Whether it is soups, stews, salads or sandwiches, onions spice up the meal. Not only that, if you plant them in your garden the smell can repel certain pests that want to attack your garden veggies. I grow onions inContinue reading “Onions in Your Garden”