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I awoke this morning to a fresh, white world, and as always, was moved by the beauty of it. I am no recent transplant to the Midwest, having lived here my entire life, but there is still something awe-inspiring about the transformation worked in the garden by the first snowfall.
If you find yourself with an abundance of fresh beans, whether green or wax, you may be comparing the pros and cons of canning or freezing them. Let me help you clarify some of the issues involved!
Did you know that the magazine lying on your bedside table might have, in a small way, contributed to a phenomenal public garden in Ames, Iowa? You just may find that you have played a minor part in supporting a garden that epitomizes the philosophy of sharing.
This summer, my husband's Aunt Marlene and Uncle Jim introduced us to an entirely new way of making omelets! It is perfect for a camp-out or a quick meal at home, and best of all, each person gets to customize their own omelet to include all their favorite fillings. This is a great way to use some of that summer garden bounty!
In the last article, I discussed several different designs for building your own cold frame. Now, let's delve into information on how to put your new cold frame to use!
Wouldn’t you love to extend your growing season, as you would with a greenhouse, but on a smaller, more affordable scale? If you answered “yes,” consider adding a cold frame to your repertoire of gardening tools!
The teachers at Dee-Mack Primary and Jr. High School now have a new example to use when explaining the meaning of the word "metamorphosis." The can point out the window, and demonstrate how a bare, muddy patch of grassy yard has undergone a wonderful transformation into a blossoming, fragrant butterfly garden for the school!
It seems there is a designated day to celebrate just about everything anymore. I was amused to find that there is a day dedicated to banana bread, too! What a great excuse to warm up your kitchen by baking a moist, fragrant batch of banana bread!
January is here, with all its accompanying ice and wind and dreary days. In the midst of all this gray and white, there is one bright spot: the colorful catalogs that fill my mailbox every day! I can almost feel the warmth emanating from their sun-filled pages, and I can't wait to curl up on the sofa with my latest catalog to dream of warmer days in the garden.
As a teacher, I always like to have living things in my classroom (other than the children, of course!). Whenever possible, I keep fish, lizards, or even small rodents, and I always, always have plants in my classroom. Immediately after Christmas is a wonderful time to force bulbs with the kids. I have learned not to begin this project prior to Christmas, as the class misses out on the opportunity to witness the rapid growth, and sometimes even the fragrant blooms, while they are gone over Christmas break.
I fondly remember an August tradition from my childhood, when much of the family would converge at my grandmother’s home in rural Iowa. For an entire week, my cousins and I helped Grandma preserve the daily haul of sweet corn until we had frozen enough corn for all of our families to enjoy throughout the coming year. If you have never frozen your own vegetables, this would be an excellent first project!
