Category: Fruits & Vegetables

Mary Beth’s Applesauce

Mary Beth’s Applesauce

Last week when I was visiting with my sister, Laurie, she told me that she was making applesauce from apples from her Lodi tree. That sounded so good! Yesterday she posted directions on how to make her Awesome Applesauce. She inspired me to get some…

Awesome Applesauce

Awesome Applesauce

Around here applesauce is a hit year round-great for a snack, side dish or dessert. I love the whole process from my budding Lodi apple tree to the bowl of fresh pressed warm applesauce. I think Lodi variety apples make the best applesauce. They mature…

Garden Trellis

Garden Trellis

Fresh cucumbers are so good but take up a lot of space in a garden. I found this idea works very well.

https://frugalfamilyhome.com/home/gardening/diy-bean-pea-cucumber-trellis

I leave a larger base of about three to four feet and plant cucumbers on each side of the panel. An added bonus to the trellis is it’s much easier to see when the cucumbers are ripe. They will be hanging in clear view.

I often plant a cool season vegetable like broccoli, lettuce or spinach under the trellis. They are done by the time the cucumbers are ready.

Ready for Spring!

Ready for Spring!

I am so ready for spring! Right now my garden is covered with about three inches of snow, but it’s not too early to start getting ready for spring planting. I have had trouble in the past finding the variety of pepper plants and herbs…