Perpetual Learning
It’s September 14th, 2025, and the garden is still putting out a fantastic amount of produce! From my backyard, I’ve got an abundance of tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, and peaches just waiting to be enjoyed. But as the days start to get shorter, I know the harvest won’t last forever. That’s where the magic of preserving … Read more
The crisp air of early September always reminds me that the heart of my gardening year is in full swing. My backyard, which began as a few hopeful seeds back in spring, is now bursting with flavor. This time of year is special because it’s not just about growing; it’s about enjoying the fruits (and … Read more
This year, I decided to dive headfirst into processing my cayenne peppers, and let me tell you, it was an experience! I learned a few things along the way, chief among them being the absolute necessity of good ventilation. My kitchen turned into a tear-jerking, lung-burning zone until I opened every window and turned on … Read more
Summer’s bounty is often a time of celebration, but it also brings the challenge of preserving our harvest. Recently, I got a great question from a reader in an arid climate asking about the best way to store onions. It’s a fantastic question, especially when you’re dealing with less humidity than we might be used … Read more
Ever stared at a pile of homegrown tomatoes, a bushel of beans, or a mountain of zucchini and thought, “Now what?” As a gardener, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of a bountiful harvest. But that thrill can quickly turn into a race against time before all that beautiful produce goes bad. That’s where the … Read more
Hey everyone, Elias here! You know how much I love getting my hands dirty in the garden, and lately, I’ve been diving deep into something truly fascinating: fermentation. It feels like every time I turn around, there’s a new food trend, but fermentation isn’t new at all. It’s actually one of the oldest ways humans … Read more