This is what we have canned from the garden so far, and this doesn’t include the several jars of salsa, jam, marinara sauce and pickles we’ve already eaten or given away. If you had trouble locating canning jars this year, my apologies, I think we used them all.
Dandelion jam
Spring has arrived and our yard has exploded in dandelions and violets. And in these uncertain times, you need to maintain the skills of foraging food and enjoy the bounty that nature provides. In his recession punk style, Mark cooked up some dandelion jam. It has a light floral flavor, and it’s the golden color... Continue Reading →
First sign of Spring
The daffodils are starting to poke their leaves out of the soil. So excited for spring to arrive!
Garden jungle
I nearly lost Mark in his garden today. It’s getting a bit out of hand.
Garden wonders
A monarch butterfly visited our garden today and I snapped a picture before it flew away.
Cauldron gardening
I used an old cracked cauldron as an herb garden for our backyard.
Hydroponics at home
Mark's been working on a hydroponic vegetable garden in our basement. He's using a tent to control the humidity, nutrient enriched water running through a self made plumbing system, and LED lights on timers. So far the results have been delicious.
Starting seeds
Sprouting the seedlings for our summer garden.