Canning and preserving w/a side of Greek Beef So – I completely gave up on my canning/preserving ambitions this year. The container of Frontier Co-Op Pickling Spice that I got at Briarpatch Coop in Auburn, CA will likely be repurposed for a stew of some kind. Incidentally – I did not review the ingredients when…
Companion planting is a hot topic on gardening sites. If you don’t know what it is. Companion planting is simply planting fruits, vegetables and herbs together in such a way that they assist each other’s growth and productivity either attracting beneficial bugs or repelling bad ones as well as nutrient sharing. In short, they do…
Accessible Gardening – So what does that really mean? When most people think about accessible gardens, the first ideas that come to mind are wide pathways and raised beds for those with mobility challenges. But when you’re designing a garden for the whole family—children included—there’s much more to consider. San Diego Master Gardener Stephen Cantu,…