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Keeping Chickens: Bringing Them Home

April 29, 2015 by Brett Youmans 13 Comments

Rhodebar pullet. GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

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...]

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How Does Your Garden Grow? | Early Spring, 2015

April 14, 2015 by Brett Youmans 1 Comment

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 it's beautiful lavender color. Butter-colored daffodils opening right before your eyes like a time-lapsed video. Or the cracking of the soil as a seed plumps up and starts grow, breaking the surface. It's spring and it's beautiful. How Does Your Garden Grow? | Early Spring, 2015 | GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

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...]

Filed Under: Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, Chicken Coop, chicken run, garden, gardening, garlic, onions, planting, potatoes

Asparagus, Leek, and Sun-Dried Tomato Quiche with Herbed Olive Oil Crust

April 8, 2015 by Brett Youmans Leave a Comment

Everyone needs a perfect quiche recipe in their repertoire and this one bakes up just right every time. Packed with spring’s bounty of fresh flavors, I can’t decide which I like more: The filling or the crust! GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

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...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: Asparagus, Breakfast, Brunch, Fresh From the Garden, Olive Oil, Quiche, recipe, tomatoes

Garden Primer: Simple Vegetable Garden Tips For Every Size Garden

April 3, 2015 by Brett Youmans 1 Comment

Kraemer House Garden | September, 2014

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...]

Filed Under: Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: garden, Garden Primer, Garden Shed, gardening, raised garden beds

Help Us Pick A Color For The Chicken Coop & Garden Cottage!

March 20, 2015 by Brett Youmans 60 Comments

Help us pick a color for the chicken coop and garden cottage! Will it be an earthy brown? How about a crisp white? Maybe a warm red? Help us choose from these three colors!

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...]

Filed Under: Garden Tagged With: Chicken Coop, Garden Cottage, Paint

Spring Is Almost Here — Are You Ready To Garden?

February 27, 2015 by Brett Youmans 1 Comment

During the winter months, I always try to keep something green and spring-like growing. Wheat grass is one of the easiest things to grow and in the spirit of the season, I planted some seed in egg shells.

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...]

Filed Under: Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: DIY Solutions, garden, gardening, seed starting, seed tape, spring

Garden Primer: Grow (Healthy) Herbs Indoors

February 3, 2015 by Brett Youmans 6 Comments

The secret to growing herbs indoors is simple: Ample sunlight, constant pruning, and not too much water. Many home cooks grow herbs indoors during the winter months when the garden is hibernating, but you can grow herbs inside any time of year by following a few easy tips.

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...]

Filed Under: Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: DIY Solutions, garden, Garden Primer, Herbs

A Visit to Rodale Institute

January 26, 2015 by Brett Youmans Leave a Comment

Rodale Institute — the birthplace of organic agriculture in North America. The Rodale Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to pioneering organic farming through research and outreach. Set on 333 acres in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the Institute offers comprehensive programs serving a range of people from farmers to educators to community leaders to children. Chickens, gardens, and a bee conservancy are just a few of the many things you'll discover there!

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...]

Filed Under: Garden, Popular Posts, Travel Tagged With: Chickens, gardening, Organic, Travel

Easy Pickled Roasted Beets

January 15, 2015 by Brett Youmans 3 Comments

Quick pickled beets never tasted so good! Simply roast first to bring out the sweetness. Easy Pickled Roasted Beets | GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

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...]

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Garden Primer: Garlic 101

January 12, 2015 by Brett Youmans 8 Comments

There are 2 different kinds of garlic: Hardneck and Softneck. The names are a little misleading because softnecks store well thus remaining hard for much longer. This kind of garlic your grocery store sells and if you ever see braided garlic, it’s from a softneck variety. Hardnecks, on the other hand, do not store very well. The cloves are generally larger than the soft necks and easier to peel. They do, however, produce wonderful flower stalks or scapes which are delicious to eat. These get removed to encourage the garlic bulb to enlarge.GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

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...]

Filed Under: Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: DIY Solutions, garden, gardening, garlic

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Beets are one of the first things I get planted in the garden every year. Depending on the variety, they’re ready from seed to table in about 60 days. While we mostly associate this versatile vegetable with its deeply hued taproot, did you know the leaves are also edible? As they grow to maturity in the garden, I enjoy clipping the leaves for fresh crisp salads and quick stir-fry dishes. GreenThumbWhiteApron.com
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Photo of jelly jars filled with Lavender-Strawberry Jam Spritzer Cocktail. We make strawberry jam every year and always have it on hand so it seemed natural to use it as a sweeter in this cocktail. When mixed together with a bit of lavender syrup, vanilla infused vodka, and club soda, you’ve got something quite special. GreenThumbWhiteApron.com
Strawberry blossoms are an indication of a heavy crop this year.
Perfect Steamed Eggs! The only sure-fire trick is to use old eggs. As eggs age, they gradually lose moisture through the pores in their shell and the air pocket at the tip expands. The pH of the whites also changes, going from a low pH to a relatively high pH, which makes them adhere less strongly to the shell. Farm-fresh eggs will always be tricky to age. Ideally, buy your eggs a week or two before you plan to boil them and let them age in the fridge.

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