by Renee Pottle | Oct 29, 2013 | Canning and Preserving
This time of year, “preserving” the harvest usually means more freezing or drying and less canning. The gardens are depleted to the point that it just doesn’t make sense to can one jar of tomatoes. Plus, the shorter days have left the remaining... 
by Renee Pottle | Aug 22, 2013 | Recipes From the Garden, Soups, Sauces, and Entrees
One of my favorite recipes is Tomato-Zucchini Pie. I only make it when the tomatoes and zucchini are fresh, and it is not only filling and nutritious, it’s easy to make too. You will need: 2 cups chopped zucchini 1 1/2 cups chopped tomato 1/3 cup grated Parmesan... 
by Renee Pottle | Aug 19, 2013 | Canning and Preserving
The tomatoes have started to ripen, so it’s back to my Home Economist and Master Food Preserver role today. I think I have mentioned in this space before that I love tomatoes. I love stewed tomatoes, canned tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, red tomatoes, yellow... 
by Renee Pottle | Aug 5, 2013 | Canning and Preserving, Dehydrating, Instagram
Is your garden DEMANDING to be harvested? Mine certainly is! Seems like the cucumbers, peaches, cherry tomatoes, green beans and zucchini all need to be picked NOW. Guess it’s the official start of Canning and Preserving Month here at Seed to Pantry. First up... 
by Renee Pottle | May 2, 2013 | gardening, Grow Your Own Food
Is it time to plant your tomatoes? Tomatoes are best planted after all danger of a frost has passed. Here in the Mid-Columbia I’ve made a tradition of planting on Mother’s Day. Only once have I had frost nip the plants. But this year my plants are HUGE and...