BackHomeGarden’s backyard compost pile in Arizona’s Zone9b and how they got their compost delivered.
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Back Home Garden Podcast
We started a podcast to supplement the content for this blog. Sometimes speaking is easier than typing, especially when working in the garden! We would love if you gave us a follow!
The Ladybugs survived!
Like other gardeners with aphid issues, we ordered natural pest control. We choose Lady bugs and mistakenly sent the poor things to an old address. 😪 Thankfully, the bugs were forwarded and arrived today! These came as a complete surprise and such a perfect time, too! We are very excited to see how these ladiesContinue reading “The Ladybugs survived!”
Kale Harvest in the Desert
Blue Curly Kale Harvested for Friends and Family
Sting N Linger Ghost Pepper BBQ Sauce
From Sting ‘N’ Linger AZ “I can remember the day when my salsa was fittingly named…” – Sting ‘n’ linger “While experimenting with countless variations of ingredients, namely fresh chilies, peppers, garlic, onions and spices; I stumbled upon a formula that caused a distinctive “lingering sting” in my mouth! Hence, the name “StingContinue reading “Sting N Linger Ghost Pepper BBQ Sauce”
The Secret Sauce
This pomegranate and cranberry sauce is a delicious holiday favorite that comes with a little upgrade!
Harvest For Nov 22, 2020
This is the first harvest from our Straight Eight Cucumber here in Mesa, Arizona, Zone 9b. are hoping for cucumbers for days! Also, our Tomatillos have started to drop fruit! The habaneros have started to change color as well. Salsa is in our near future! We would love to be one of the smaller backContinue reading “Harvest For Nov 22, 2020”
Healthy Weeknight Meals
Cooking can sometimes feel like a chore at the end of a busy day. It’s often tempting to throw a ready meal in the oven or call for take out. But preparing a simple and healthy family meal doesn’t have to be hard or time-consuming. Here are some quick wholesome dishes that you and yourContinue reading “Healthy Weeknight Meals”
Better than Poutine
I know, what could be better that a steaming plate of fries, gravy and cheese curd? Fries, gravy, cheese curd and bacon, that’s what! Throw in some fresh shallots, chilli, and a splash of roasted bone marrow and duck gravy, and we turn this popular French-Canadian dish into a something sublime.
Breakfast at my House
During the week we’re often walking out the door with a coffee in one hand and slice of toast in the other, but on weekends breakfast is never rushed. It’s a late affair, sometimes spilling over to lunch, with lots of reading and chatter in between courses of fruits, poached eggs, honey and toast. OneContinue reading “Breakfast at my House”
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