Gretchen Kruesi
Soup Lovers Rejoice! Ditch the ordinary chicken noodle and tomato bisque. We’re shaking things up with game-changing soups and a secret ingredient… Vinegar! Ready to level up your soup game?
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The secret to the sweetest arugula ever? Overwinter your plants for a spring surprise: the sweetest, most flavorful arugula you’ve ever tasted!
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Apple scrap vinegar is a simple way to turn leftover apple peels and cores into a tangy, flavorful homemade vinegar. With this raw fermentation recipe you’ll have everything you need to make apple vinegar that’s the perfect addition to almost any condiment or dish.
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Prepare for the year ahead with cover cropping! It creates nutrient-rich soil for winter gardening AND provides a boost to your seedlings come springtime.
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This bright, yet delicate flavor profile is both sweet and sour – a unique taste that you’ll keep coming back to. This recipe is intended for long, slow fermentation starting at persimmon harvest time in the autumn and continuing into winter.
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Growing no-till arugula is a simple way to grow your own food. These greens can be used on pizzas, salads, and as a garnish on almost any dish.
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This triple apple snack cake uses applesauce, cider, and apples for a one-two-three apple punch. Don’t take our word for it though, give it a go yourself!
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The leaves are falling, which means it’s time start figuring out what to do with them. This year, try turning your fallen leaves into mulch for your garden!
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These small fruits are a delicious source of nutrients that you can find almost anywhere. Get started on acorn harvesting with help from these simple tips!
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Enjoy fresh produce all year long by growing your own food! Achieving a twelve-month growing season is as simple as using the right crop protection structure.
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Want an on-the-go snack without having to go to the grocery store? Whip up this homemade applesauce for a fresh fall snack whenever you get the craving!
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Beets can be grown year-round and are a perfect, flavorful addition to meals. Get started on growing your own no-till beets with help from these tips!
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The possibilities are pretty much endless with wild ingredients — use almost any fresh fruit or juice and a sweetener to create your own custom jam or syrup!
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Small But Mighty! Crab Apples are easy to find, simple to store, and incredibly flavorful. Keep reading to learn more about the unsung heroes of the apple family.
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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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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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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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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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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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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: they’re sweet, flavorful, and extremely versatile. Forage for raspberries yourself and use them to create delicious dishes!
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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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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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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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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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