Richard Campbell, founder of To Soil Less, never dreamed fifteen years ago that throwing a watermelon seed into gravel could change the way the world grows our food. What he discovered during his journey is that plants can grow in river rock without the aid of fertilizer or soil. He has successfully grown peppers, zinnias, lettuce, […]
Organic Gardening June Show and Tell. Sweet Potatoes, Squash & More
Collard Greens You all know that I am gardening obsessed. Okay, lets put the cards on the table. A gardening nut. My plants are just like children to me. I worry when they wilt. Bite my nails when they turn yellow. And become outraged when they are hopelessly attacked by beetles. Do you feel the same […]
Cooking Pumpkin and Squash for Easy Winter Storage
Don’t you love winter squash? There is something soothing about eating squash in the middle of winter with its creamy texture and hearty flavor. And you haven’t lived unless you have eaten baked goods with pumpkin puree or roasted pumpkin seeds. But eating either one of them during the winter might require your squash and […]
Celery Leaves: Cook or Discard them?
Since becoming a gardener, I am constantly looking of ways to use every part of the vegetable. Over the years, I have learned that cauliflower, turnip, and broccoli leaves are amazing. See here for a recipe for greens to die for. Simple easy and addicting. I have even tried cooking sunflower leaves but when they […]
