Growing in San Antonio

I'm back y'all! I took some time off and now I am back to writing and posting regularly on all my pages. Here is this week's article. I hope you enjoy!

Making your own cranberry juice is a great beginner canning project and now is the perfect time to give this recipe a try because cranberries tend to go on sale right after the holidays. Right now, cranberries are about .79 cents at HEB.  While there are 2 methods for making cranberry juice, this recipe makes it incredibly simple because you make the juice in your mason jars. There is no mess and…

Hey y'all! Let's talk about Self-Sufficiency! What are you doing in 2024?

It can be easy to think…if I had acres of land, I could be self-sufficient. The reality is that you don’t need acres of land, flocks of chickens, and herds of cattle to become more self-reliant. Whether you live in a tiny apartment with or without a balcony, a house on a small lot or have a little bit of land, it’s possible to start your journey to self-sufficiency wherever you’re at. So, if…

Hey y'all! Its been a while. I said I would start back blogging and I'm here back on the saddle. Check it out! Show it some love! Share and comment. Thanks y'all!

To start seeds like a pro, you’ll need quality soil, containers, and proper care. Use a good seed starting mix (for recipe see below), provide consistent moisture, and maintain a warm environment. Ensure adequate light, either natural or artificial, and transplant seedlings to larger containers as they grow. Remember not to overwater and follow specific seed packet instructions for each plant…

Here is another easy recipe for y'all to try! As the cooler weather rolls in...time to get those ovens going! Enjoy!

Have you ever had a craving for something homemade. Well, we have the craving almost daily. This bagel recipe is a classic you’ll want to keep on hand. They are so light, chewy and the texture is just right! Everyone will think they came right from the bakery! Is anyone else out there a bread lover like me?! I love a good piece of bread and when it comes in the form of bagel with cream cheese,…

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Ever think you don’t have time to make homemade breakfast for the family during the weekday. Well, I have the easiest and perfect breakfast food that the family will surely love. I love the smell of cinnamon, butter, and brown sugar in the kitchen while these rolls are rising and when they’re baking. It brings back so many memories of sitting at the kitchen table and watching my momma bake or…

It's been a while y'all! Let's get back to the garden and cooking! Check out the new article.

In this blog post, you will learn everything you need to know to successfully grow a fall garden. First, let’s talk about when and how to start a fall garden, including the best time to start seeds and plant a fall garden in YOUR growing zone – with a planting schedule provided for Zone 8b/9a South Texas. We’ll also discuss the best vegetables to grow in fall and winter, including our favorite…

Hey y'all! It's been a bit since I've written. I've got a good one for you! Enjoy the read!

Whether this is your first garden, or you have been gardening for years, these flowers are a wonderful addition. These flowers are fragrant and create such a colorful and beautiful landscape. Deer loves beautiful attractive flowers. I have researched these wonderful flowers for you. I am growing some of these in my garden and plan to add the ones that I am not growing. If you have these daily…

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Are you ready to welcome one of your new favorite condiments?! Summer is almost here y’all and nothing goes better on a grilled burger than these refrigerator pickled onions. Now for me….I like them year-round!  These pickled red onions are tangy, crunchy, and sweet, though depending on the red onions you choose, you may get a little bite on the back end. These onions are meat eaters and vegans’…

Check out the blog from last week as we approach the summer growing season. Beans are one of the main crops that will keep producing through our summer heat. Enjoy!

I don’t know about you, but beans are one of my favorite spring/summer crops to grow! Growing up in Louisiana, we had a nice sized garden in the backyard. I always loved snacking on the beans while helping my momma harvest veggies from the garden. They are great raw or cooked! Later as a gardener, I was shocked to find out there are sooo many interesting varieties of beans to grow. Your typical…

Hey y'all! This week's blog post is all about How to make Lavender Bath Salts that will melt your worries away. I have some Amazon Associate links of items I used that you can purchase. Enjoy!

Aren’t these bath salts beautiful looking? With the purple color popping, they are so fresh and vibrant! I had this idea several weeks ago after picking fresh herbs from our garden. I absolutely love the mixed scent of lavender, mint, sage, basil, and rosemary. The addition of lavender just makes everything better! After mixing these all up together, it feels like you’re walking through the herb…

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Hey y’all! If you are like me and want to have bread almost daily, here is something to get you started first thing in the morning! Also, if you are in abundance of eggs like I am right now, this is a good way to use them. Cinnamon French Toast Bake is an easy and delicious french toast bake you can make ahead of time. Y’all! If I could compare this French toast bake to anything…it would be bread…

Please take a moment to check out this Extremely Easy Sandwich Bread Recipe. Stop buying bread at the store TODAY!

I was tired of making trips to the store just for bread. So, I decided that I would make a loaf at least once or twice a week. It would allow me to keep bread in the house full of bread lovers. The kids love French toast. With these loaves, you can get the right thickness of the bread that you want especially when making French toast sticks. They are a lot easier for the kids to manage and eat…

Please take a moment to check out this Extremely Easy Sandwich Bread Recipe. Stop buy bread at the store TODAY!

I was tired of making trips to the store just for bread. So, I decided that I would make a loaf at least once or twice a week. It would allow me to keep bread in the house full of bread lovers. The kids love French toast. With these loaves, you can get the right thickness of the bread that you want especially when making French toast sticks. They are a lot easier for the kids to manage and eat…

Check out the new Blog Post! Its all about Growing, Caring For, Harvesting and Storing Basil!

Basil is an easy-to-grow, versatile, delicious, warm-weather annual herb that should be included in every herb garden! Keep reading to learn how to grow basil, including tips for harvesting that will get your plants huge and bushy. You only need a couple basil plants which will provide plenty of fresh leaves to enjoy with your summer salads and sauces. Buuuttttt, if you’re intending to stock the…

Alot of great information on organic gardening…

Hey y'all, Let's talk about 5 Herbs that you should be growing from seed. I just wrote up a new article on how to grow them, harvesting and some uses for these herbs. I am so grateful to have you here.

1.) CilantroAfter quite a few years, I’m finally growing the cilantro of my dreams! This delicious herb is widely used in cuisines from around the world.A little behind the scenes, I am in South Texas, Zone 9B gardener. Our area gets super-hot summers and maybe drops below 30 during the winter 2 or 3 times. I love to share the local knowledge as the information that mostly found is based on…