This is my first go at cabbage which started from small pods. I’m quite pleased with how they’re taking off. The leaves look healthy and vascular which simply illustrate how the plant soaks up the sun’s rays to produce its … Read More
It’s difficult to find a better source of protein, vitamins, and minerals than in a nicely prepared steak. And if you’ve had your fill of steak for the week, toss in grilled chicken for your protein source. All this talk … Read More
Here is the finished product of my first go at fermentation. I left it out on the counter for about 6 days. My first impression is 1) too salty, which I can modify with future batches and 2) too crunchy, … Read More
I decided to delve into fermentation to maximize my GI health and flood it with beneficial probiotics. In this case, I went with sauerkraut, which is extremely easy to do at home, and it stands as a fantastic side dish … Read More
Before each planting season, I remove the old vegetable plants and manually till the soil with a shovel and muscles. I maintain two compost bins and usually have fresh compost to freshen up the soil, and if necessary, I add … Read More
For experimentation purposes, I decided to go with little starter pods of green romaine, red romaine, and cauliflower. In the middle plot, I planted cauliflower and green lettuce seeds, as I wanted to compare and contrast the growth and success … Read More
I decided to expand garden #3 to increase my harvest. This is especially good for lettuce, spinach, and broccoli because you can snip the lettuce/spinach leaves and broccoli stems, and they continue to grow throughout the season. There are many … Read More
My tomatillo plant produced well this summer. Tomatillos make great salsa when you toss in an avocado and hot peppers. Tomatillos posses a little sweetness, and if making a salsa, lightly roasting the tomatillos on a skillet adds a little … Read More
Overview of my tomato variety. All really good and sweet. (If you’re interested in starting your own garden while getting healthy and fit at the same time, simply sign up with PG. You’ll receive primal gardening advice and the knowledge … Read More
Here’s a May 2015 photo. My tomato crop performed adequately over the spring and summer, but I know it can be better as I learn of better ways to feed and care for the plants. Even though tomatoes grow well … Read More