#hivegardener

It was time to transplant some of the seedlings that were getting too large for the small cells. They couldn't wait any longer as it is still too cold for them to go into the greenhouse. The next best

It has snowed more in the past month than in the past three years. This is my 2 layer cold frame with some of the snowfall on top. This was three or so days later and it just keeps on coming. My husband

February is a great month to get some deep cleaning done throughout the house. This past weekend I took 2 days to thoroughly clean and organize the small bedroom/second pantry. I used to use this room

Another week had passed and it was time to start a few more seeds. I seeded all the Salvia, Snapdragons, Coleus, Impatiens, Herbs, Lettuce, Spinach, and Sweet Peppers. Oh, and Lemongrass which has already

My 15-year-old cactus started flowering in mid-November and it is still putting out new buds. I imagine I will have some blossoms for Christmas even though it is a Thanksgiving Cactus. ♥ The plant's branches

I took the last container of stuffed cabbage rolls out of the freezer and some summer squash. I put a few freezer meals together when I harvested the last green cabbage. Later that summer I had a lot of

I still have plenty of Jalapeno peppers that I harvested from the garden and said in a previous post I would share my recipe for the Cheddar biscuits with you. I think you will enjoy this tasty biscuit

So, so many Jalapenos this season, oh my! I may have planted a few too many plants this year. Now, that the garden is almost finished for the season, I pulled all the peppers out and had to #preserve the

When you have so many vegetables from the garden you need to use them quickly. That summer night, I chopped everything up into bite-sized pieces and made a one-pan meal. The last yellow summer squash had

August and September are the busiest months for preserving all the garden produce. Every morning you will find me in the kitchen preparing what needs to be either canned or frozen. Sometimes, I will even

There is always a first time for everything, and I finally roasted peppers on my stovetop. I must admit they tasted amazing, yet, I doubt I would go through all that extra effort again. It took longer

That's right, I made Zucchini Bread Jam. If your garden is bursting with zucchini, you may want to give this recipe a go. I found this on "Cosmopolitan Cornbreads" website. She has some awesome

The tomato plants are slowing down somewhat and every other day the harvest is smaller. The peppers on the other hand are still ripening and changing color. I love the yellow and orange Jalapeno peppers.

What did I do? I used a bunch of the Red Onions I grew and decided to make "Maple Onion Jam". This is the first time I've made this recipe and it is so tasty. Maple Onion Jam Recipe

The tomatoes are producing heavily now and this week I canned three batches for the #prepper pantry. Cutting them in half to remove the seeds and roasting them in the oven to easily remove the skins. It

The cucumber plants are all beginning to wilt and I have only had two nice pickings. I love using the juice and some mint leaves to flavor the Kefir Water during its second ferment. Since my cukes have

The gardens are bursting with color and the pollinators are having the time of their lives. All the flowers in the butterfly garden are in full bloom. The view from the back porch is oh-so-pretty. The

Today, I will share another #salsa recipe with you. Here in New York corn on the cob is showing up at all the local farm stands. It is the perfect time to make another favorite salsa my family enjoys.

It is time to restock the pantry with a few jars of salsa. Today, I'm sharing one of my favorites; Firey #Peach #Salsa. It is absolutely delicious and I am sure you will love it too. Firey Peach Salsa