Peas Please

Have you ever tried to grow peas? I have a couple batches of plants started, some inside and some outside.  The inside peas are about eight inches tall as I write. The outside peas have just broken ground.  Peas are an annual vegetable, cool weather lover, and member of the pulse plants. Pea pods are …

Make Vanilla Extract

Today I managed to decant some vanilla extract I started last year, start some vanilla sugar, and lemon extract. I also made two loaves of wheat bread.  Vanilla extract is easily made, but not cheap.  Vodka is the generally preferred alcohol for beginners. You can then start trying various types to craft a unique blend. …

Regrowing Carrots

Carrot top leaves can be used like parsley. Here I planted about one inch of the top of an organic carrot, keep some green stems or leaves attached, in soil to let the top grow.  It is a slow process. I didn’t think to mark this one with the start date. You won’t grow another …