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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...]

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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...]

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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...]

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DIY Paint Chip Wall Art

November 25, 2014 by Brett Youmans 6 Comments

There are no cut and dry rules for creating your own color boards, just be creative and go with what feels right.

I’ve been thinking a lot about color lately.  This time of year here on the east coast as the brightly colored fall leaves disappear, we’re left with gray.  Gray skies, gray geese flying overhead heading somewhere warmer, car covered in gray muck, … [Read more...]

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How To Make Goat Cheese | How-To Tuesday!

August 26, 2014 by Brett Youmans 4 Comments

Drain until it all looks like oatmeal. Mix in salt and stir the curds gently. At this point you can spoon the curds into a cheese mold or shape into a rustic wheel. How To Make Goat Cheese | GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

Today we’re making goat cheese!  Goat cheese, or as the French say it, chèvre, is a deliciously tangy addition to almost any dish, savory or sweet.  Most cheeses require quite a bit of time to properly age, but a few of the softer varieties can be … [Read more...]

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DIY Deer Juice Garden Spray

July 9, 2014 by Brett Youmans 16 Comments

DIY Deer Juice Garden Spray | MisterMartha.com

Fact:  The only thing that will 100% stop deer from munching on your landscape or in your garden is a fence.  When we first moved to Kraemer House and started thinking about a planting a garden, a fence wasn't in the master plan. But, it soon became … [Read more...]

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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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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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