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August 2, 2019
main dishes Recipes

The Tomato Sandwich

Tomato Sandwich-Sweet Little Bluebird

Just harvested the first of my tomatoes.  Time to pull out the homegrown tomato recipes. With just a few ripe garden fresh tomatoes, I thought I would start with lunch. Who doesn't love a fresh tomato sandwich?Homegrown is so much tastier than store bought tomatoes. Why is that?  Let's start with being able to pick your tomatoes at the peak of the season.  Those garden fresh tomatoes are able to ripen on the vine. Also, better tasting varieties such as heirlooms are favorite choices for ... continue reading...


August 3, 2018
Growing

Homegrown Blueberries

blueberry bush

Homegrown blueberries are worth the wait!  It has taken quite a few years for my plants to grow large enough to produce such lovely and tasty fruit.  The sweet flavor is divine and the bushes produce an abundant crop yearly.  Check out my blueberry recipes. ... continue reading...


August 3, 2018
Growing

Homegrown Raspberries

raspberry bush

Homegrown raspberries are one of my most favorite fruits I grow in my garden.  The perennial bush (comes back every year)  is easy to grow.  It does take some effort to prevent spread but the roots are easy to remove.  The prolific plant produces a tasty fruit that is dependable and delicious to eat fresh or cooked.  Check out my raspberry recipes! ... continue reading...


July 25, 2019
dessert Recipes

Easy Raspberry and Blueberry Cobbler

Easy Raspberry and Blueberry Cobbler on plate with ice cream

Time for garden fresh Easy Raspberry and Blueberry Cobbler.  Raspberries and blueberries are ripe and bursting in my garden.  Farmer's markets and grocery stores have stacks of homegrown berries this time of year. Even the local U-Picks have packed parking lots with families picking fresh berries. Cobbler is always a family favorite for my crew and now is a great time to make Easy Raspberry and Blueberry Cobbler. This recipe is a simply delicious summertime delight. ... continue reading...


March 24, 2019
Garden Design Gardening

Bird Pest Control in the Vegetable Garden

netting around squash

ProblemBird pest control in the vegetable garden has been a challenge for me this season. I have been shocked this year to find birds attacking and eating plants in my garden.  In spite of the surrounds I put around my seedlings to stop birds from carrying away the small plants, trouble was afoot  This time, however, it was a different crisis.  I looked out early in the morning two weeks ago to see my bean and beet plants decimated.  All the blossoms had been pecked off my squash plants ... continue reading...


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