Join me throughout the year and find out. Together we'll learn the ins and outs of self sufficiency. A cool front brought rains and welcome relief from 100 degree plus heat. Forecasts call for more scorching heat next week. The heat has taken its toll on local gardens.
Germination rates are way down on tomatoes, squash, and beans.
I grow staples like beans, corn, and tomatoes - lots of them. But winter would get pretty dull if we had to eat them plain. It really pays to plan some variety into a self-sufficiency garden. Planting with recipes in mind will naturally lead to increased variety which, in turn, will make the summer garden more enjoyable and the winter store more palatable. Fresh basil is incredibly aromatic and benefits a variety of cuisines from Italian to Thai.