by Renee Pottle | Feb 24, 2014 | gardening, Real Food
What is the difference between hybrid seeds for my garden and GMO seeds? What Are Hybrid Seeds? Hybrids are plants that better than either of their parents. For example, the Jonagold apple is a sweet and crisp like its Golden Delicious parent, but with a touch of... 
by Renee Pottle | Feb 19, 2014 | gardening, Grow Your Own Food
Even in a drought year, it is still possible to grow a lush, low water garden. The Mid-Columbia region in eastern Washington is home to commercial fruit orchards, large and small vineyards, acres of potatoes, carrots, asparagus, and onions, and legions of backyard... 
by Renee Pottle | Feb 19, 2014 | gardening, Grow Your Own Food
Grow your own food in a backyard vegetable garden. It’s time to plan our backyard garden. Yes, even those of you who are still snowed in to the eaves! Spring will be here sooner or later, and the best way to welcome spring is to lovingly plant seeds in the... 
by Renee Pottle | Dec 4, 2013 | gardening, Grow Your Own Food
Is there a gardener on your list who is suffering from off-season withdrawal? I know just how they feel. Already I yearn to dig in the earth, plant green seedlings, and plan my dinner based on what is ripe in the garden. Sadly the earth is frozen, seedlings... 
by Renee Pottle | Oct 29, 2013 | Real Food, Soups, Sauces, and Entrees
Friday was World Pasta Day, an event that provided inspiration for some homemade pasta. Although I own a pasta machine, it’s heavy and clunky and I haven’t dug it out of the cupboard in ages. But homemade pasta is soooo much better than the dried kind, or...