When Are Your Carrots Ready to Harvest? The art of patience beneath the soil. I’ll be honest — carrots test your patience more than almost any other veggie in the garden.They sit quietly underground, giving you no obvious sign of progress while everything else around...
Growing Trees in Containers (and the Magic of Espalier) When most people think about fruit trees, they imagine sprawling orchards with deep roots spreading into the soil. But here’s the secret: you don’t need an orchard to enjoy fresh fruit at home. With the right...
Why I Grow My Own: A Look at the Recent Tomato Recall in the U.S. Every now and then, something in the news reminds me exactly why I plant, water, weed, and harvest my own food — even if it’s just a few beds in the backyard. This week, it was the tomato recall in the...
Basil salt is a wonderful way to preserve the fresh flavour of basil while adding a unique twist to various dishes. It can be used to season meats, vegetables, pasta, and more. Basil Salt Recipe Ingredients 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1 cup coarse sea salt or kosher salt...
Natalie is an avid “Green Fingers” advocate who believes in teaching all, especially young children, how to grow their vegetables. Her journey started while working in the food industry when she experienced the value of fresh ingredients. She took her 14 years of...
We at VanZylStead are fortunate to have Heleen Meyer as one of our chefs, showing us how to use seasonal produce and create delicious yet simple dishes. Heleen Meyer is an independent food consultant based in Cape Town. She’s a mom of two and is passionate about...
