Category Archives: Garden

How to Choose Zucchini and Other Summer Squash

Posted on 2 October, 2015 by Drew

The first thing you need to know when choosing zucchini, or any other summer squash, is to look for the smallest ones; they will be the sweetest and most tender. In the photo above, there are yellow patty pans, dark … Continue reading →

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How to Choose Corn on the Cob

Posted on 18 September, 2015 by Drew

    Corn on the cob is one of summer’s joys. Growing up in the Midwest, my family and I would spend our summers at a lake in Indiana. The farmers near the lake grew delicious sweet corn in the sandy soil. I … Continue reading →

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Peeling and Cutting a Cucumber

Posted on 3 September, 2015 by Drew

It’s that time again: cucumber season! Usually, one cucumber plant produces a plethora of cucumbers. What to do with them all? First, I’ll show you how to prep them, and soon I’ll follow up with my favorite recipe for quick cucumber pickles. Tweet

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How to Grow Endless Cilantro

Posted on 31 May, 2013 by Drew

I enjoy growing fresh herbs. They don’t require a lot of attention and you get a lot of flavor for limited efforts. However, one thing always had me puzzled. Whenever I would plant cilantro (coriander) it would rapidly bolt, go … Continue reading →

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Storing Parsley and Other Fresh Herbs

Posted on 12 July, 2012 by Drew

Fresh parsley is a living thing, so I store it and other fresh, leafy herbs as I do fresh flowers. It’s best to have your fresh parsley washed and thoroughly dried before chopping it. Tweet

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