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Sweet & Spicy Golden Beet Shrub Cocktail

July 8, 2016 by Brett Youmans 2 Comments

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

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: beets, Cocktail, Cocktail Parties, cocktails, garden, pickled beets, recipe

Here’s What You’re Missing On Instagram

July 1, 2016 by Brett Youmans Leave a Comment

Cucumber tendril climbing up a rusted metal trellis. GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

Are you following Green Thumb White Apron on Instagram?  I post real time happenings around the garden, in the kitchen, with the chickens, and photos from my travels.  Often, life gets in the way of getting a blog post up as timely as I'd like but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Popular Posts, Travel Tagged With: Chickens, garden, instagram, recipe, Travel

Lavender-Strawberry Jam Spritzer

June 11, 2016 by Brett Youmans 1 Comment

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

  Y'all know I love using herbs and aromatics in cocktails and mocktails and drinks of all kinds right?  I guess it’s in my garden-to-table DNA.  Remember the Classy Clementine and the Blueberry Bramble Cocktails?  Or that Rosemary Lemonade I made … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: Cocktail, Cocktail Parties, cocktails, flowers, garden, lavender, Strawberries, Strawberry, vanilla, vodka

Follow Me On Instagram

May 8, 2016 by Brett Youmans 1 Comment

Strawberry blossoms are an indication of a heavy crop this year.

Several times during this crazy political season I have sworn off Facebook.  Actually, maybe I swore at Facebook.  The social networking site has always been a great way to keep in touch and to share but all the other noise on there is enough to give … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Popular Posts, Uncategorized Tagged With: Chickens, Eggs, Facebook, garden, instagram, Recipes

Garden Primer: Mad About Zinnias

August 12, 2015 by Brett Youmans 2 Comments

Zinnias are of the easiest annuals to grow from seed, are heavy bloomers, and come in a variety of colors and sizes from which to choose. Since they don’t like to be transplanted, simply sow directly in the garden after the danger of frost has passed. Colorful fusia zinnia perfect for a summer garden. GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

It’s that time of year when I start taking stock of how the garden performed this year and what I need to change, adjust, adapt, and amend.  While good soil, sunshine, and water are necessities of a successful garden, one thing that’s often an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: Bees, butterflies, color, flowers, garden, Garden Primer, plant, planting tips, pollinators, zinnias

How Does Your Garden Grow? | Early Summer, 2015

July 12, 2015 by Brett Youmans 2 Comments

Early Summer photographic highlights of this delightful backyard garden.

Blink and you miss it. Subtle changes in the garden occur throughout the day and I often find myself watching nature's showstopping display while accomplishing nothing.  I know this time is fleeting and I want to soak it all in.  It's ridiculously … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: chard, Chickens, corn, Dill, eggplant, flowers, Fresh From the Garden, garden, gardening, onions, tomatilla, tomatoes, zinnias

Welcome to the Chicken Cam!

June 10, 2015 by Brett Youmans 13 Comments

Live chicken cam in HD! Come visit the chickens: Easter Eggers, Golden Laced Wyandotte, Silver Penciled Plymouth Rock, Black Copper Marans, Bielefelder, Cream Crested Legbar, Blue Isbar, and a Rhodebar all named after my favorite Downton Abbey characters!

I never thought I would be so amused by these feathered creatures.  I also had no idea they would have such diverse personalities or the joy I’d have from them eating out of my hand or running up to greet me.  I have spent more time than I would … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: chicken cam, Chicken Coop, chicken run, Chickens, garden

How Does Your Garden Grow? | Late Spring, 2015

May 25, 2015 by Brett Youmans 9 Comments

Strawberry blossoms are an indication of a heavy crop this year.

The other day I was walking through the yard headed for the barns when I saw a little movement in the grass.  All of a sudden, in front of me and to my right and left, I was quickly surrounded by five escaping baby bunnies while a frantic mother … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: garden, Garden Shed, gardening, lettuce, potatoes, spring

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

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

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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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Cucumber tendril climbing up a rusted metal trellis. GreenThumbWhiteApron.com
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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