Tag Archives: garden

A Grand Carrot Harvest

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

We had a fun day working in the garden and cleaning out the chicken coops today but my favorite part of the day was collecting about a 1/3 of a our carrot harvest.

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Visiting The Vanderbilt’s Homestead a.k.a. “The Biltmore Estate”

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

This past fall my husband and I visited the humble Vanderbilt Homestead called Biltmore for our 23rd Wedding Anniversary trip. This was my first time ever visiting the Biltmore Estate and I have to tell you I was in awe … Continue reading →

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A Walk Through Our Winter Garden

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

It has been chilly here in coastal North Carolina lately…..I even went out to my car this morning and it was icy all over my car and my car doors were sticking that is such a rare occurrence in our … Continue reading →

Posted in Eating Whole Foods For Health, Keeping Chickens, Le Jardin (French For The Garden if your not sure ;)...), The Suburban Homestead Life, Uncategorized | Tagged backyard, bok choy, bunching onions, chicken, chickens, coastal, eggs, enjoy, gals, garden, healthy, kale, le jardin, North Carolina, pak choy, tour, walk, weather, whole foods, winter | 13 Comments

The Best Things Are Made With Love

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

I love Pinterest and this past year I found a vegetable hod for gardening that I wanted this was the inspiration “Vegetable Hod” and when I showed it to my husband he said “It’s a shame I don’t have time … Continue reading →

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Herb Of The Week: Rosemary For Remembrance

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

“There’s Rosemary, that’s for remembrance; Pray you love, remember.” Hamlet – William Shakespeare I absolutely love the smell of rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis) not only is it a savory herb that pairs perfectly with steaks, roasts, and lambs. It is also … Continue reading →

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Our New Favorite Squash – The Tromboncino

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

We absolutely love this extremely versatile italian summer squash which when its young and green you can eat it just like a zucchini but once it gets older you eat it like it’s a winter squash. I can’t wait to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cannoli Batman Look At Those Jerusalem Artichoke Plants!

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

Did that grab your attention? I hope so! I just had to show you how tall our Jerusalem Artichoke plants got this summer. For a little reference my son “The tall one” is 6′ 4″….I cannot wait to cook these … Continue reading →

Posted in Are you Prepared for the future?, Eating Whole Foods For Health, Homesteading, Le Jardin (French For The Garden if your not sure ;)...) | Tagged big, delicious, garden, gardening, husband, jerusalem artichokes, plants, Recipe, son, tall | 8 Comments

Pictorial of the week: A Visitor Spotted In Our Garden

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

Look at our visitor who hung out in our garden this past weekend! Trust me this little box turtle moved fast after I got these close ups! I thought it was such an honor he wanted to hang out at … Continue reading →

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Salsa Anyone?

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

I don’t know about you but I absolutely adore salsa….just about all salsa! My very favorite is my homemade fresh salsa which I will share with you how I make it today but remember simple is my motto and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Le Jardin (French For The Garden if your not sure ;)...), The Suburban Homestead Life, Uncategorized, Unprocessed Food Staples | Tagged #freshtomatoes, Crushed red pepper, fresh salsa, garden, garlic, healthy, olive oil, onions, peppers, Recipe, salsa, summer, tomatoes, Tortilla chip | 16 Comments

Talk About Garden Spells

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

I am under a spell….it is the spell of my garden in summertime. I walk outside and their is beautiful home grown food and beauty in abundance in my backyard and it just brings me joy! I want to share … Continue reading →