A Year of Gardening In Central Texas

A year of gardening in Central Texas is full of joy and excitement. But, it is also full of surprises due to its unpredictable weather. The challenges gardeners face change every month. January in the garden: January is the most beautiful month in the vegetable garden. Crops are reaching maturity, …

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easy vegetable pot pie

An Easy Vegetable Pot Pie

What is the use of a kitchen garden if we cannot make a good meal out of the harvest? This vegetable pot pie is one of my favorite hearty meals for the cool season. It comes in handy when the harvest is sparse, and there is a little of everything. …

vegetable bolognese

How To Make Vegetable Bolognese Sauce

No kid says “No” to a pasta dish, and my kids are no different. However, as a health-conscious mother, I do my best to get as many vegetables in their diet as possible. Also, I try to limit our animal protein intake as much as possible to make it easy …

here is how to build good garden soil

How To Restore Soil life

Have you ever wondered why nature today is so chaotic? Have you heard on the news that governments declared a climate disaster emergency this month of July 2022? Have you asked yourself what we can do, as mere citizens, to help nature heal itself or at least reduce our contribution …

cauliflower & beef tajine

Easy North African Cauliflower & Beef Tajine

Even though it is available year-round, cauliflower is a winter vegetable. For those who prefer to eat seasonally, it is best to shop at the farmers’ markets for a realistic idea. Growing cauliflower in a home garden requires patience, but it is worth the wait. My kids enjoy eating raw …