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Natural Soil Building and Amendments for Gardens
Healthy soil is the foundation for a healthy garden or landscape. Here is how to cultivate good soil by adding organic matter, composting, growing cover crops, practicing no till gardening, and more.
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Garden Tips From the Micro Farm Project: Heirloom & Open Pollinated Tomatoes
Do you remember Pinky Tuscadero from the hit television show "Happy Days?" As a kid, she was one of my favorite characters, with her bright pink jacket and sassy attitude. So when one of my favorite growers arrived at...
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Garden Tips From the Micro Farm Project: How to Grow Quinoa
Grow your own quinoa as a grain substitute and excellent source of protein for vegetarian and vegan diets.
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Garden Tips from The Micro Farm Project: How to Grow Horseradish
How to plant, grow and harvest horseradish, home remedies using horseradish, and sauce and relish recipes.
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Natural Cough, Cold and Flu Remedies
We have all experienced the misery of the common cold and flu. And once you have contracted one of these common ailments, there is no known cure, other than the amazing action of our own immune systems. However, nature...
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Glass Gem Corn: The Crown Jewel of Heirloom Seed Varieties
Corn found in the market is typically yellow or white, with the exception of ornamental corn sold in the fall for decorating. It may be surprising to discover that corn varieties come in all colors.
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Potica or Povitica: Walnut Pinwheel Bread Recipes
Homemade potica or povitica is a delicious treat for breakfast or dessert. It also make s a wonderful gift. Here is an easy recipe for potica bread.
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How to Make Perfect Mashed Potatoes & Scandinavian Lefse Flat Bread
Make delicious Norwegian lefse bread using leftover mashed potatoes, flour and butter. Substitute gluten-free flour for a delicious, healthier holiday treat. Here's the recipe.
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Christmas Lima Beans
The Christmas Lima Bean, originally from Peru, dates back to the 1840s when it was highly popular in the southwestern region of the US for its ease of growth, abundant production, and storage capabilities. The bean,...
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Delicious Gluten Free, Dairy Free Fudge Recipe
Who can resist creamy fudge during the holidays! For those with gluten or lactose, however, enjoying fudge now can mean gastric distress later. Gluten free fudge is easy to make, and comes out creamy and delicious every...
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Forcing Bulbs for Winter Blooms
What could be nicer than colorful blooms in the dead of winter? Many bulbs can be forced to grow indoors when it is cold outside. The key is to trick the bulbs into thinking that winter has passed and spring has...
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Swedish Meatballs and Gravy Recipe
Several years ago, we had the good fortune of being temporarily broke during the holiday season. We asked our children to make a decision: would they prefer to have presents on Christmas morning or traditional Norwegian...
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How to Make Simple Chicken Coop Nesting Boxes
Making a chicken nesting box is simple. If you have a plastic tub, you can make a comfortable nesting box in which hens can lay backyard eggs.
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How to Make and Use a Solar Oven | Box Cooker Plans and Recipes
Make an easy solar box cooker, learn how solar cooking works, and try a few solar recipes.
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Raising Chickens in the City
Urban chickens are on the rise. Here is how to raise a backyard flock and have fresh eggs every day.
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Dress Up Your Garden With a Wine Crate Herb Box
How to repurpose an old wine crate as a good looking and environmental herb container.
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Safe Wood Sealers for Raised Bed and Container Gardens
Five options to safely seal wood used in raised bed gardens. Natural and VOC-free products and homemade sealant recipes.
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Making Natural Ginger Ale at Home
Ginger ale is so delicious and refreshing. It works miracles against nausea and stomach upset, and is also beneficial in fighting colds and flu. Studies show that ginger is effective in reducing morning sickness and...
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Whole Wheat Rosemary Focaccia Bread Recipe
Rosemary focaccia is as lovely as it is delicious, and it makes the kitchen smell heavenly. This bread compliments soups and Italian dishes. The recipe is simple, and can easily be doubled (freeze the extra loaf for...
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CPK Thai Chicken and BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipes
Do you love CPK as much as I do? When I was expecting my second child, I couldn't get enough of their thin crust pizzas and would have visited CPK every day if we could have afforded it. To satisfy my cravings without...
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Homemade Basil Grape Jelly
Grape jelly is a definite American favorite. Though it is delicious, it can get boring! Rev up the grape jelly in your pantry with this recipe that has a surprisingly delicious twist.
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How to Grow Tomatoes Anywhere, Even in the Low Desert
Tomatoes are easy to grow and taste delicious picked fresh from the garden. Here is a guide to planting, growing, fertilizing and harvesting tomatoes.
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Kari Spencer is a Master Gardener volunteer and a popular local gardening & homesteading speaker. She teaches a sustainability and permaculture course in the Urban Farming department at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts. Her family operates The Micro Farm Project, a tiny urban farm where gardens and livestock animals provide her family with fun and food. She loves to experiment with new ways to create a more self-reliant and sustainable lifestyle, and invites others to join her on the journey.
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