Fresh green herbs bust the immune system in winter
Beefsteak Tomato from seeds
Growing own vegetables - from heirloom seeds to harvesting beefsteak tomato
Blackberry and Sorbet
A few years ago a wild blackberry moved into the yard. First it played hide and seek and grew in other bushes. We argued for a few years about the proper place. The blackberry offered its fruits to convince me that it was worthwhile to have a place for it. I had enough fruits... Continue Reading →
Late New Year resolution and inventory
Iventory The winter hit us very hard this year. All is covered with show and the temperature are unusually fierce. Even at sunny day we do not reach temperatures above freezing point. The winter greens such as kale are gone by now and my always reliable Burnett is under the snow. Luckily the forecast was... Continue Reading →
Harvesting – a virtual Thanksgiving
The first gardening year is almost at its end. Let's celebrate a virtual thanksgiving! This year encouraged me to convert more of the grassland into a vegetable garden. Just going outside to pick something for dinner is a great satisfying feeling. And I get spoiled, by the taste of it. I had a gorgeous harvest... Continue Reading →
Caning plumes and the sugar dilemma
Recently we had a lively debate at home, about sugar! Do we need sugar to preserve food? Is sugar a “good“ ingredients such as in homemade marmalade or at canning fruits. Or is it always evil and should be replaced. In homemade marmalade or for caning sugar does not only adds flavor but is mainly... Continue Reading →
Potatoes, your friendly soil support
With my gardening project I am converting grassland back into gardening beds. I have tested organic methods that needs to be easy and do not involve digging. I like the idea that what is good for me also is good for the garden and follow the concept of permaculture. Potatoes are supposed to to a... Continue Reading →
Summer Berries
I am a happy gardener, now this is the time of the year where I can harvest the crop. First are all sorts of berries, raspberry, red and black currant and gooseberry, followed by cherries and later blackberries. Most berries get ripe so convenient that I can pick only a handful for the morning musli.... Continue Reading →
Just Herbs, a must have
Even before I decided to grow vegetables myself, I was into herbs growing. Nothing taste better than a freshly self made pesto for pasta or risotto. I always have peppermint, melissa , persil and rosemary and others available. Last year in early winter I seeded further persil and wild chives. Actually I was hoping to... Continue Reading →
Recap of my veggie seeds
Mid of April, time to do a little recap. How am I doing with my plans to grow own veggies? Most of my seeds is planted in soil expect a few very late ones waiting for May to come. I have some good results but also some unsatisfactory. Well, my broccoli is doing well. But I... Continue Reading →