Seed Vaults....sounds big and fancy right? But you can have your own, on hand, without a lot of money spent, nor space needed. After all, you're preserving seeds for your own use, not for a world. Which might have some asking why do I need one? Consider it insurance. That if something occurred, you could… Continue reading Urban Homesteading: Seed Vaults
Category: Gardening
Cold Pack Sweet Canned Raspberries
I might grow raspberries, but lets face it, my kids eat them as soon as they are ripe. If you want to get enough to enjoy, you need go picking. A local farm does u-pick at $2 a pound. Walker is a great picker....Alistaire hides his cup under the shade of his hat and demands… Continue reading Cold Pack Sweet Canned Raspberries
Urban Homesteading: June In The Garden
June came in hot, hot and hot and hit 93* by the 5th day of the month. But then it slowed down. It went through periods of rain and a classic June-uary cycle, where it stay in the low 60's. It was appreciated! By the end of the month, it was back to sunny, but… Continue reading Urban Homesteading: June In The Garden
Red White and Blue 4th of July Toast
It's blueberry season in our garden, and the boys saw a recipe inspiration in the latest issue of High Five....so off we went to harvest: And had a yummy breakfast in a few minutes time..... Red White and Blue 4th of July Toast Ingredients: 1 piece bread per person 13 fresh blueberries per person Strawberry… Continue reading Red White and Blue 4th of July Toast