Green Tea Pluck the very youngest leaves and leaf buds. Blot the leaves dry and let them dry in the shade for a few hours. Steam the leaves (like you would vegetables) on your stove for about a minute. For a different flavor, try roasting them in a skillet for...
At OGW we wanted to share with you our “Fig Growing Guide!” The beloved fig tree! Ficus carica! It is likely humanity’s oldest cultivated crop and continues to fascinate, excite and feed us in the present day. Few plants are as shrouded in mysticism, folklore, and passion as the mighty...
Companion Plants for Fruit Trees fill ecological niches. So, here you are with your new baby fruit tree, maybe you picked it up locally or received it in the mail. After all that winter planning, you picked out just the right spot so that it can grow into a beautiful...
Imagine you could be eating your homegrown dried Figs, Berries, Plums, Persimmons, Walnuts, Chestnuts, Apples, Pears, Jujubes and more… Bags of dried fruits and a universe of jars of wonderful treats. Winter salad greens and fresh cut herbs could grace your plate. Your onions and potatoes seasoned with parsley, sage, rosemary,...
Tried blending fruit yet? One of the traditional ways to preserve your harvest is to press the fruit into juice and ferment so start Brewing Beer & Cider with Fresh Fruit. Fermenting is one of the oldest food preservation practices because alcohol destroys any harmful bacteria making a safe to...
Taking care of your garden and orchard during the dog days of summer can be stressful. Here are some tips and tricks on Plant Care During Extreme Heat to give your plants the best chance to make it through a heat wave. Water plants deeply, ideally first thing in the...
Here are a few tips for Hot Weather Planting to give your plants the best chance to thrive in the summer or during those hot spring and fall days. 1) When they arrive, soak bare roots in a bucket of water in a shady outdoor area. Let them soak for...
Looking for shade tolerant edible plants to grow on the north side of a fence, building or tall trees? The plants on this list will grow well in at least partial shade. Fruit production will generally be less with more shade. This list of shade tolerant edible plants is a...
If you are looking for a new berry to add to your landscape this Fall, you should really consider Lingonberries. They are known by many names across their native range, including Mountain Cranberry, Cowberry, and Foxberry to name a few. The majority of Lingonberries are wild harvested, not cultivated. In fact,...
So far it’s been a rather mild winter for us here in the Pacific Northwest. The thermometer has rarely dipped below 32 degrees and we’ve been taking advantage of the mild temps by taking care of the many winter tasks and planting tough woody plants in our gardens and around...
