Category Archives: Gardening

Rhubarb is a long, stalky plant that looks quite a bit like celery. In the spring, when there are no fruits and berries yet, fresh rhubarb is perfect for making tasty juices, sauces, and pies. Rhubarb is a perennial plant that spreads by rhizomes. The stalks are the tasty part while the leaves are toxic. The stalks can vary in...

We live in the north and just started to enjoy the first bulbs popping out of the dormant winter ground just awhile ago as well as the first buds on the early blooming trees (some even have tiny leaves!) Some plants have grown up already since I saved them from last year like asparagus, horseradish, sorrel and chives. Strawberries...

As the weather warms, it's time to think about planting a garden. Grow your own vegetables or herbs and you'll reap the delicious rewards in fresh meals all season long! (more…)...