How on Earth Do I Dry Gourds? »
When I am not farming or gardening I make and sell gourd art. I’ve been a gourd artist for over a decade now and share my knowledge and experience in this unique art form through writing and videos. In this post I want to show you the first step in making a gourd creation – [Read More...]
Save those Green Tomatoes! »
By Monday, we are supposed to have freezing temperatures here in Southern Indiana, so today I went out and picked all of the green tomatoes. Here you can see them laid out in cardboard boxes. I will cover these with a light blanket and check them every day or two. Not all of them will [Read More...]
What to Store in the Fridge – and What NOT to »
I help my family on our fruit and vegetable farm in Newaygo, MI where we sell all that we grow (and only what we grow) at our roadside farm stand. Many of our customers ask about storing vegetables in the refrigerator and how long they will last. So I decided to make an alphabetical list [Read More...]
Sugar-Free Canned Peaches »
If you have peach trees or can source some local peaches, in much of the country they are ripe now and it’s time to preserve them! You can of course freeze them, but then what happens when the power goes out? I like canning my extras, after eating all we can manage. I can my [Read More...]
What to Do With Your Surplus Produce. »
Q. I have surplus produce, even after sharing with my friends. What are the best methods for storing my fruits and vegetables? A. The simplest ways to preserve your fruits and vegetables long-term are through freezing, drying, and pickling. Freezing is the most common modern method of preservation, if only because it’s so easy to implement. [Read More...]