Whipped cream is the simplest of treats. All you need to make it yourself is heavy cream, and if desired, a sweetener.
And it’s hard to deny that whipped cream makes everything from hot chocolate to pie so much better!Continue Reading
A raised bed is simply a freestanding garden bed built on top of existing soil or grass and is used for no-dig gardening. It generally is framed in to keep the soil confined and can vary in size. A path is built alongside the garden bed; stepping into the bed is strongly discouraged to keep the soil from compacting. Continue Reading
Gardening has been a life-long passion for me, and I’m always looking to learn something new. And while I’ve used cold frames, low tunnels and frost-cloth, my experience can’t compare to author Nike Jabbour. The information in her gorgeous new book, Growing Under Cover is extensive, covering all the bases. Continue Reading
Did you know that pine, spruce, fir, and hemlock needles are all edible, and medicinal? I have taught classes locally on using these evergreen needles in food and home remedies and I always find that there is quite a bit of confusion when it comes to identifying and using them.Continue Reading
It’s no secret that wintergreen (teaberry) is one of my favorite plants ever. I use it often to make wintergreen extract, which I then use to make the most amazing homemade teaberry ice cream. This year, I’ve infused the leaves into oil to make wintergreen oil salve.Continue Reading
Dock, a common plant often foraged for its leaves in the early spring, is found along roadsides and fields all over the U.S. and Canada. Its stalk, root, and seed are also edible. The most common species are Rumex crispus ( the biennial Curly dock), and R. obtusifolius (the perennial Bitter or broadleaf dock).
The edible seed is easy to harvest, but many people avoid collecting it because it can be difficult to process into dock seed flour. I thought that, too, until I learned a trick which makes it very easy. Continue Reading