Kali S Winters

Store Garden Produce #7- Storing Cherries - Freezing Apples

About 30 years ago, I started planting apple trees on our land. Shortly thereafter, we also started growing cherry trees. When it came time for harvest season, we lived by trial and error. I learned more about the facts on fruits than herb gardening in those first several years. I would like to share with you my experiences to help you further develop your own skills. I will be covering... (posted by Kali S Winters 1 year 217 days ago.)

Store Garden Produce #6-Storing & Freezing Green Beans Types

As the cooler months take hold, you might have an abundance of green beans left over from your summer crops. Did you know that "Green Beans" actually derived its name from the young pods of the bean plants that are picked before the pods ripen or dry? Only then are they tender enough to be called "Green Beans" meaning "green" for the unripe fruit of the bean; many... (posted by Kali S Winters 1 year 226 days ago.)

Store Garden Produce #5-How to Freeze-Store Squash-Pumpkin Storage

Tis the season for masquerades, tricksters and harvesting before the long winter months ahead. The following tips and techniques below will provide you with growing squashes and pumpkins efficiently. This is a continuation of Storing Garden Produce for Winter Parts 1-10. See the link below for the 10 Part Series. Difference Between Pumpkin and Squash :... (posted by Kali S Winters 1 year 233 days ago.)

Store Garden Produce #4- How to Store Ripen Tomatoes-Freezing Fresh Tomatoes

With winter months soon approaching, you will want to harvest your tomatoes, pumpkins and squash before the first frost appears. The following tips and techniques will help you all summer long but the following methods are for longer storage use so you will be able to enjoy your bounty for many months to come. Part 5 of this series will provide tips... (posted by Kali S Winters 1 year 252 days ago.)

Store Garden Produce #3-How to Dry Mushrooms & Dry Beans Storage

During my 30 + years of gardening experience, I have encountered many situations where I have had to improvise in order to adjust to the changes within our environment to accommodate my plants needs. I have adjusted and learned so much and would like to share my experience and success, as well as my "mishaps" along the way. This article is not inclusive and... (posted by Kali S Winters 1 year 255 days ago.)

Store Garden Produce #2-When to Harvest Garlic & How to Store Herbs

September in old English terms means “harvest month" and just like the name predicts, there is plenty of leftover bounty to store garden produce for the upcoming winter months ahead. This article should be read in conjunction with Part 1 of 10 of this series. (See Below) The following are individual tips and techniques to help you store your garden... (posted by Kali S Winters 1 year 263 days ago.)