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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...]

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...]

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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...]

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How Does Your Garden Grow? | Early Winter, 2015

January 7, 2015 by Brett Youmans 8 Comments

Building recommendations and suggestions for building your own backyard chicken coop. How Does Your Garden Grow? | Early WInter, 2015 | GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

It’s only the second snowfall of the winter and I’m already dreaming of spring’s warmer weather.  I know the garden needs this time to relax and recover from the past seasons, but I’m ready to get out and dig in the dirt. This time of year my … [Read more...]

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How Does Your Garden Grow? | October, 2014

October 16, 2014 by Brett Youmans 6 Comments

Kraemer House Garden | Apples on the Tree | October, 2014

The garden is slowly creeping towards its winter slumber.  While I love every single moment I get to to spend here, spring and fall are my favorite seasons.  I love the frenetic energy that happens in the garden early in the year and the more relaxed … [Read more...]

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How Does Your Garden Grow? | September, 2014

September 2, 2014 by Brett Youmans 5 Comments

Kraemer House Garden | September, 2014

While the bees are busy hoarding their stash for the cooler months on the horizon, we too are buzzing around trying to get as much accomplished in the garden before we’re stuck inside for the winter.  It’s been an amazingly pleasant summer but all … [Read more...]

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How To Blanch Green Beans | How-To Tuesday!

August 12, 2014 by Brett Youmans 7 Comments

Blanching is a simple cooking technique that helps to preserve the vibrant color and crisp texture of some fresh fruits and vegetables.

Someone at work the other day asked me what the cooking term blanching is so I thought it might make a good start to How-To Tuesdays here on the ‘ol blog.  Blanching is a simple cooking technique that helps to preserve the vibrant color and crisp … [Read more...]

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How Does Your Garden Grow? | August, 2014

August 6, 2014 by Brett Youmans 9 Comments

A beautiful rainbow of vegetables from the garden | GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

Do you remember the acronym Roy G. Biv  from when you were a kid?   It stands for red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet and always helped me remember the order of the colors of the rainbow.  I’m not sure why I needed to name those … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: blueberries, eggplant, garden, gardening, green beans, onions, squash, tomatoes, zucchini

How Does Your Garden Grow? | Mid-July, 2014

July 17, 2014 by Brett Youmans 8 Comments

How Does Your Garden Grow Mid-July, 2014 | MisterMartha.com

There is so much going on in the garden I decided I better do a mid-July post --- one blink and you miss all the little changes. My favorite time in the garden is very first thing in the morning.  Everything is moist with the morning's dew and … [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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