If you’ve been following Green Thumb White Apron on Facebook and Instagram, you know we picked up the chickens last week. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is a hop, skip, and a jump from here but traveling through the Amish countryside is like stepping back … [Read more...]
How Does Your Garden Grow? | Early Spring, 2015
I absolutely love this time of year in the garden. Subtle changes happen quickly and if you're not paying close attention, you miss the details. Like the swelling of the rose canes or the blush of the muscari before it pops open revealing its … [Read more...]
Asparagus, Leek, and Sun-Dried Tomato Quiche with Herbed Olive Oil Crust
I love a good brunch and I was excited when my friends at Colavita asked me to whip up something special for a Fresh From The Garden spring brunch! Just like spring, the humble egg has long been associated with rebirth and renewal — the circle of … [Read more...]
Garden Primer: Simple Vegetable Garden Tips For Every Size Garden
When we first moved into Kraemer House almost 10 years ago, we knew that we wanted a large garden. I had already started a list of things that I wanted: It had to be organized In full sun Enough room for a garden shed and eventually … [Read more...]
Help Us Pick A Color For The Chicken Coop & Garden Cottage!
I need your help! You've heard we’re getting chickens, right? I know, I know — I’ve only posted about it here, here, and here. Well, the chickens are going to live in this super cool coop but we need to paint it — well, actually stain it — to … [Read more...]
Spring Is Almost Here — Are You Ready To Garden?
Although you wouldn’t know it looking out my window, Spring is finally almost here. The days are getting a little longer and I swear under all that snow out there, the grass is starting to green up a little. I’m supposed to be at the Garden … [Read more...]
Garden Primer: Grow (Healthy) Herbs Indoors
If you're like me, this time of year I'm craving anything green and living. After a couple of months now of snow and grey sludge, I'm ready for spring. I know some of you are lucky enough to live in warmer climates and if this keeps up much longer, … [Read more...]
A Visit to Rodale Institute
Since snowmageddon is making its way way to us here in Pennsylvania, I thought it would be a great day to do some virtual gardening in case I get buried in the white stuff for a few weeks! By this time of year, I have a big stack of seed catalogs … [Read more...]
Easy Pickled Roasted Beets
I love roasted beets. I love anything pickled. I've pickled beets. I've roasted beets. But never have I PICKLED ROASTED BEETS. Until now! Beets are so versatile and easy to prepare and you can eat them leaf to root. I love baby … [Read more...]
Garden Primer: Garlic 101
I love this time of year in the garden. Even though I’m ready for spring and can’t wait to get out there and dig in the dirt, the winter break gives me time to reflect and plan. While it appears the garden is slumbering through the cold winter in … [Read more...]