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...
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Homegrown Blueberries
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...
Homegrown Raspberries
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...
Easy Raspberry and Blueberry Cobbler
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...
Bird Pest Control in the Vegetable Garden
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...