homemade sauerkraut – sept 2015

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

tomatillos – july 2015

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

tomato crop – june 2015

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

tomato plants in garden #3

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

patio tomato plant

Tomato plants can easily grow in pots on a patio or deck.  This one in particular didn’t produce very well.  Maybe the plant itself was subpar or the SE Texas heat hampered it because I didn’t water enough.  I’m learning … Read More

basil herb planter

Basil grows really well in a planter.  You can snip a few leaves for cooking or snip a stem section for larger quantity.  When I juice veggies and fruit, I toss in a section of basil leaves and stem to … Read More

tomato plants in garden #3

Taken in mid-April, these are various tomato plants such as cherry, grape, roma, better boy, and early girl. (If you’re interested in starting your own garden while getting healthy and fit at the same time, simply sign up with PG.  … Read More

spring prep garden #1

Taken at the end of March, this is my cherry tomato and hot pepper garden.  Cinder blocks are ideal for creating the border.  Soil is composed of garden soil, compost soil,  manure, and peat moss.  Easy to get one started … Read More