How To Grow Broccoli

broccoli

Broccoli is another cool weather crop that you can grow at home. It is a Cole crop and part of the Brassica family along with Brussels Sprouts, kale and cabbage. Starting Seeds Early In the Season Broccoli can take a long time to grow, some take 85 – 100 days to harvest, so it is…

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From legacy to legal.

North 40 Almond Brittle

I knew I was on to something really good, I just needed to figure out where to get started. This is a trimmed down version of my journey from the legacy to legal. A gift to remember My passion for confections started at a young age after I was gifted a box of English Toffee…

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How To Grow Parsnips

parsnips grown at home

We take a look at how to grow parsnips in your garden. This is one addition everyone should consider growing. With great long term storage possibilities, parsnips will become one of your favorite root vegetables to grow and cook with. How To Grow Parsnips Parsnips are a cool weather vegetable. They are one of the…

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How To Grow English Cucumbers

fresh cucumbers in the garden

English Cucumbers are a warm weather crop that is easy to grow. They are a member of the cucurbitacea family which also includes melons, pumpkins and squash. English cucumbers were bred to have a thinner smooth skin with less seeds, which make it perfect for eating fresh. Starting Seeds Indoors To get an early start…

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Homemade Applewood Smoked Back Bacon

making applewood smoked back bacon

This homemade applewood smoked back bacon is easy to make with readily available pork loin. Once you make back bacon you will never buy the over priced stuff again. With a $25 pork loin and a simple bacon kit you can easily have over $100 worth of the most incredible back bacon you have ever…

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