Gretchen Kruesi

garlic growing

Garlic Growing 101: From Seed to Harvest

By Gretchen Kruesi / September 11, 2026 / Comments Off on Garlic Growing 101: From Seed to Harvest

All hail the mighty garlic clove! Become a master at garlic growing with these simple tips for growing no-till garlic from seed to harvest.

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Preserving Veggies: Tips for Freezing Vegetables

By Gretchen Kruesi / September 8, 2026 / Comments Off on Preserving Veggies: Tips for Freezing Vegetables

Try your hand at preserving veggies by freezing them! Freezing vegetables is a quick, simple way to preserve them for winter meals.

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Un-Coop Your Poop: Everything You Need to Know About Chicken Tractors

By Gretchen Kruesi / September 2, 2026 / Comments Off on Un-Coop Your Poop: Everything You Need to Know About Chicken Tractors

If you keep your hens in a stationary coop, you’re missing out on their soil building talents. Un-coop that poop by putting your flock in chicken tractors!

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tomato

How to Save Tomato Seeds

By Gretchen Kruesi / August 25, 2026 / Comments Off on How to Save Tomato Seeds

As your favorite variety of home grown tomatoes start ripening on the vine this summer, be sure to save those seeds for next year’s planting.

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Red Wine Salt: A Bold and Flavorful Seasoning

By Gretchen Kruesi / August 21, 2026 / Comments Off on Red Wine Salt: A Bold and Flavorful Seasoning

Add a rich and robust twist to your meals with help from red wine salt! This seasoning is a perfect addition to dishes like short rib, potatoes, and more.

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Getting to the Root: Growing & Harvesting Carrots

By Gretchen Kruesi / August 19, 2026 / Comments Off on Getting to the Root: Growing & Harvesting Carrots

Curious about carrots? Before you get started on cultivating, check out these insights on growing & harvesting carrots from gardening expert Will Bonsall.

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raspberries

The Radiant Raspberry: Foraging For and Cooking With Wild Raspberries

By Gretchen Kruesi / August 17, 2026 / Comments Off on The Radiant Raspberry: Foraging For and Cooking With Wild Raspberries

Raspberries: they’re sweet, flavorful, and extremely versatile. Forage for raspberries yourself and use them to create delicious dishes!

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Summer Vegetable Tian: Simple and Elegant

By Gretchen Kruesi / August 11, 2026 / Comments Off on Summer Vegetable Tian: Simple and Elegant

This summer vegetable tian is the perfect easy side dish. Layers of eggplant, zucchini, tomato, & red onion make this dish healthy, colorful, and delicious!

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How to Harvest, Store, and Cure Squash

By Gretchen Kruesi / August 10, 2026 / Comments Off on How to Harvest, Store, and Cure Squash

Squash newbies, this one’s for you! Learn how to harvest, cure, and store squash with these tried-and-true techniques from gardening expert Carol Deppe.

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ice cream

I Scream, You Scream, We All Forage For Ice Cream

By Gretchen Kruesi / August 5, 2026 / Comments Off on I Scream, You Scream, We All Forage For Ice Cream

Elevate your dessert experience with two unique ice cream treats. Refreshing signature flavor that captures the essence of nature. These recipes promise to delight your palate and impress your guests!

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Make Way For the Queen! Natural Queen Bee Rearing

By Gretchen Kruesi / August 4, 2026 / Comments Off on Make Way For the Queen! Natural Queen Bee Rearing

The queen bee truly reigns supreme! She is the life force of the colony. Here is a formula for natural queen bee rearing that will help you run a productive hive.

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Boost Your Gut Health: Follow Your Gut Juice Recipe

By Gretchen Kruesi / August 4, 2026 / Comments Off on Boost Your Gut Health: Follow Your Gut Juice Recipe

The gut plays a significant role in overall health. Here’s a juice recipe to help improve, gut health, digestion and boost immunity. Cheers to a healthier you!

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Capturing the Crunch: How to Harvest and Store Cucumbers

By Gretchen Kruesi / July 24, 2026 / Comments Off on Capturing the Crunch: How to Harvest and Store Cucumbers

With these easy tips and tricks, you’ll be prepared to successfully harvest and store cucumbers until they’re ready to eat.

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thyme

About Thyme: Growing, Harvesting, and Drying Thyme

By Gretchen Kruesi / July 20, 2026 / Comments Off on About Thyme: Growing, Harvesting, and Drying Thyme

Thyme is easy to grow and harvest in almost any condition. Follow these tips to get started growing, harvesting (and drying) thyme in your home or backyard!

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healthy plants

How to Grow Healthy Plants: Strengthening Your Farm or Garden’s Immune System

By Gretchen Kruesi / July 15, 2026 / Comments Off on How to Grow Healthy Plants: Strengthening Your Farm or Garden’s Immune System

Searching for tips on how to grow healthy plants? Embracing sustainable farming and gardening means prioritizing plants’ basic needs & improve your gardens immune system.

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dairy-free ice cream

Beat the Heat and Be Good to Your Gut: Dairy-Free Ice Cream Recipes

By Gretchen Kruesi / July 14, 2026 / Comments Off on Beat the Heat and Be Good to Your Gut: Dairy-Free Ice Cream Recipes

No summer day is complete without ice cream. Try out these dairy-free ice cream recipes to indulge in this frozen treat while still being kind to your gut.

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sunflower

The Whole Sunflower: Delicious Down to the Stem

By Gretchen Kruesi / June 19, 2026 / Comments Off on The Whole Sunflower: Delicious Down to the Stem

Did you know that more than just the seeds of a sunflower are edible? Almost every part of a sunflower are completely safe and delicious when cooked correctly.

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Bramble On: The Ins and Outs of Growing Raspberries

By Gretchen Kruesi / June 18, 2026 / Comments Off on Bramble On: The Ins and Outs of Growing Raspberries

Growing your own berries is entirely possible for anyone with a bit of space and a passion for raspberries. With proper planting, location & care they’ll flourish!

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How Did the Lanternfly Become the Enemy?

By Gretchen Kruesi / June 16, 2026 / Comments Off on How Did the Lanternfly Become the Enemy?

We’ve been told to kill a lanternfly because they’re “invasive.” In reality, they are living like any other insect would. So why are they under attack?

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pickled veg plate

Summer Rainbow Pickled Vegetable Plate: A Taste of Summer

By Gretchen Kruesi / June 15, 2026 / Comments Off on Summer Rainbow Pickled Vegetable Plate: A Taste of Summer

With this recipe for a rainbow pickled veg plate, you can turn simple vegetables into a delectable dish that your guests will be craving all season long.

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How to Create Your Own Forest Garden

By Gretchen Kruesi / June 10, 2026 / Comments Off on How to Create Your Own Forest Garden

A forest garden provides a beautiful, bountiful edible landscape at any scale—whether there’s only a few dozen square feet or you have over an acre to spare.

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juneberry

Plant Spotlight: The Joyful Juneberry

By Gretchen Kruesi / June 8, 2026 / Comments Off on Plant Spotlight: The Joyful Juneberry

All hail the joyful juneberry! While these berries taste wonderful when they’re fresh, you can also preserve them and create beverages with them.

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ginger carrots

Ginger Carrots for a Healthy Gut

By Gretchen Kruesi / June 5, 2026 / Comments Off on Ginger Carrots for a Healthy Gut

Looking for something to munch on that’s both tasty and good for you? These ginger carrots are a healthy snack that are easy to make at home!   The following excerpt is from The Heal Your Gut Cookbook by Hilary Boynton and Mary G. Brackett. It has been adapted for the web. Ginger Carrots Recipe…

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Grow Mushrooms on Your Jeans. Seriously.

By Gretchen Kruesi / June 2, 2026 / Comments Off on Grow Mushrooms on Your Jeans. Seriously.

Do you have an old, worn-out pair of jeans in your dresser? Instead of throwing them out, try to grow mushrooms on them. Follow these guidelines to get started.

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How to Brew Mead at Home: Ginger-Apricot Mead Recipe

By Gretchen Kruesi / June 1, 2026 / Comments Off on How to Brew Mead at Home: Ginger-Apricot Mead Recipe

Mead is one of the oldest fermented beverages and is made by fermenting honey with water, offering countless flavor possibilities. Let’s dive into the world of mead making!

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