It's time to shake up your salads! There are more options for homegrown greens than heads of lettuce. Leafy greens run the gamut from bitter to spicy, providing a more interesting punch to a salad. Growing unusual greens can add unique textures and plenty of flavor to your plate. But the best part ... Read More about Unusual Greens to Try in Your Next Salad
Activated Charcoal Drawing Salve Recipe for Bug Bites, Blisters, Splinters
Heads up! This recipe for activated charcoal drawing salve is sponsored by iHerb and Nature's Way, they have a special offer for Garden Therapy readers at the end of this post. What the heck is activated charcoal and why would you purposely make a black salve to rub on your skin? Before I ... Read More about Activated Charcoal Drawing Salve Recipe for Bug Bites, Blisters, Splinters
DIY Leaf Print Stepping Stones
These stepping stones are a true reflection of your garden because they are imprinted with leaves from the surrounding plants! Leaf print stepping stones can be made in an afternoon and cost less than $2 each in materials, making them a thrifty yet beautiful garden DIY project. Natural ... Read More about DIY Leaf Print Stepping Stones
Roasted Heirloom Tomato Pizza Sauce
I have a secret that allows me to make pizza sauce for the whole year, in just a few hours (and most of that time is spent drinking wine and relaxing while the sauce does its thing). It's roasting! You just have to try this roasted tomato pizza sauce made with garden-grown heirloom ... Read More about Roasted Heirloom Tomato Pizza Sauce
Saving Heirloom Tomato Seeds Through Fermentation
Forget seed catalogs, I’m shopping for my tomato seeds at the farmer’s market. Walking through the colorful displays of produce at my local farmer’s market, I’m brimming with anticipation for the next gardening year. The heirloom tomatoes that I pick out today—given they pass the all-important taste ... Read More about Saving Heirloom Tomato Seeds Through Fermentation