Harvest Update
I’ve been enjoying some great harvests, and wanted to document it so I know what to expect at this time next year! Peas I planted 2 squares of snow peas and 2 squares of...
Author: Emily MySFG
Thai Green Curry with Rice
This dish is one of our family’s favorites! I’ve made it this spring so I can serve all my home grown veggies. Ingredients: 1 can Coconut Milk Try not to disturb the can very...
Garlic Harvest and Storage
After 8 months of growing, I was finally able to harvest my garlic! Isn’t it beautiful? As the tips of the garlic got yellow and brown, I decided it was time to start harvesting....
My (Square Foot) Gardening Therapy
I have come to realize that for me, gardening is therapy. I love it when, in the middle of February with the snow piled high and winter winds blowing, I pull out my pots,...
Summer Fun
No, I have not dropped off the face of the earth, and my square foot garden is not dead. But last week we were on vacation, so I’ve been busy getting ready, enjoying our...
Organic Solutions for Pests, Disease, and Fertilizer
Although square foot gardening reduces 99% of weeding, it doesn’t control all those pesky pests and diseases. While I am personally not averse to occasional use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers, I always try...
How to Build a Drip Irrigation System
Building your own irrigation system is not for everyone, but it’s not as hard as you might think! All you really need is determination and a good plumbing/irrigation supply store. I love my local...
Fun With Food Storage features. . . Me!
Some of my friends and favorite cousins have gotten together to create a network all about food storage. It is FULL of great information about planning, buying, and eating both long and short term...
How does your (square foot) garden grow?
I have some gardening friends, and I am always tempted to begin conversations with the nursery rhyme. I resist. . . but just barely. My garden is growing–despite the crazy weather throughout the month...
Starting Seeds Indoors (Update)
Since I posted about this last year, I have improved my methods and wanted to share! Supplies: Seeds Peat pots (Jiffy size 3) Potting soil Bucket (the size you’d use for mopping) Labels (I...
