I have been inspired by a post on one of my favorite food blogs ~ 101cookbooks.com ~ that muses on a cracker recipe from the book, “The Homemade Pantry: 101 Foods you can stop buying and start making.”
I think I can put a few things on this list. And I want this list to grow. I have said it before and I’ll say it again, there is nothing more liberating than knowing you can feed yourself.
Continue reading Things I want to Stop Buying and Starting Making
I am planning to take this coming weekend (Sun-Willing) to lay the garden to rest, and plant some garlic to over-winter.
I felt a tinge of panic when I received this questionnaire in my inbox. Panic at the cold, hard truth that it will be at least 6 months before I begin to start seeds for next years garden. How have I survived every other winter of my life? Honestly, how do we do it? Simply hold on, distracting myself with holidays for as long as I can, then hopes for sun?
It’s not that I need to manipulate the dirt, it’s just so difficult to know that the earth is barren. There is no possibility for creativity and growth until the sun decides to thaw her out. Here are some ideas to hold on to…
Continue reading Growing Season Ends – How to Deal with Garden Withdrawal
