It’s nearly Memorial Day, which means it’s time to get planting! If you’ve got a knack for starting seeds… congratulations! For the rest of us, it’s much easier to pick up vegetables, flowers, and houseplants from a greenhouse or nursery. And sure, you could make a trip to Walmart or Home Depot, but there are…
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Any Amazon links below are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission at no cost to you if you click and finalize an order. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard Along with robins, swallows, and finches, we welcome another bird back to the…
Wild Leek Soup Recipe: Grandma’s Potato Leek Soup with Bacon Since last week’s post was on harvesting wild leeks (also known as wild ramps), here’s a great wild leek recipe that uses some. This delicious wild leek soup uses up fresh leeks, along with potatoes, milk, butter, flour, salt, and black pepper. Oh, and a generous helping…
It’s near the end of April, which means we’re heading into peak leek season! Sometimes referred to as wild ramps, this vegetable can be harvested each year in early spring, from usually the middle/end of April to the end of May. Now that they’re ready to harvest, today I went leeking (yes, it’s a verb…
