By Jill Henderson
The hands of time seem to spin faster during spring than during any other time of year. This May has been disconcertingly warm, which brought about the early bloom and fruiting of many trees and plants, including this Red Mulberry tree (Morus rubra), which normally ripens its fruit in mid-summer. Every other day, Dean hiked up the hill, bucket in hand, to pick the Continue reading
By Birgit ‘B’ Bradtke – Guest Contributor
When I began growing ginger I expected it to be difficult, but it’s not. I’ve been growing ginger at home for years and it is a serious contender for the title of “most neglected plant” in my garden. In fact, I look at my ginger plants exactly once a year at harvest time. I harvest them, replant them and then forget about them for another year. I easily grow a year’s supply of ginger and have plenty left over to give away. You can grow your own ginger using store-bought ginger root and you can easily grow it in pots or tubs. On this page I tell you everything you need to know about growing ginger, so you can grow your own fresh ginger, too. Continue reading
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The 5th Annual Ozarks Sustainability Festival will be held this Sunday, May 20th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in West Plains, MO.
As always, the festival will be a free, fun-filled day of learning for the entire family with a focus on sustainable skills, homesteading, small farming self-sufficiency, natural health, alternative energy and much, much more! This year’s festival is again chock-full of live demonstrations, hands-on workshops and just-for-kids activities. There’s even going to be a native plant walk right on the grounds! Keynote speakers will present discuss topics such as urban homesteading, transportation, emergency preparedness, natural remedies, seed saving, aquaponics, making tinctures and alternative energy for the home, just to mention a few! See the full list of speakers and demonstrators below.
By Jill Henderson – Show Me Oz
Summer’s harvest is never complete until a few bottles of garlic chili oil are tucked away in the pantry and a handful of spicy golden vinegars grace the windowsill. Both oils and vinegars add a lot of flavor to almost any dish and are ready when you need them as dressings and marinades. Herbed oil is great stir-frying, sautéing or braising meats, tofu and vegetables. Some herbed oils are best made with dry ingredients, while others require the crispness found only in freshly-picked ingredients. So, while the height of summer is still a way off, now is the best time to begin gathering materials and deciding which blends will work best for your style of cooking.
