The Best of The Kitchen Garten

Life is better with hands in the dirt! Hello there, and welcome to The Kitchen Garten; I promise that I can in fact spell correctly, especially the word garden. During my younger years, my family lived in Germany, and playing in our German neighbor’s garten platz, complete with bunny house and rows of veggies, was my first experience with gardening, and, as you may have guessed, the German word for garden is garten. And there you go…So take a peek around!
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How to Freeze Zucchini
Knowing how to freeze zucchini can help extend your summer harvest well into the fall and winter. Use garden fresh zucchini to easily freeze for use later! Recipe | Preserving | Freezer Meals via @cpjsouthern
The Best Plants to Attract Hummingbirds
Find out what plants hummingbirds love and attract hummingbirds to your yard every year!
How to Grow Squash and Zucchini
Learn everything you need to know about how to grow squash and zucchini (or courgettes!) in the home vegetable garden. From planting from seed, to pruning, to harvesting, to freezing, this guide has it all! Whether you're growing in a raised bed, container or row garden, you'll learn how to grow these summer garden favorites!
Winter Flowers for the Garden
Need a pop of color in winter? These winter flowers for the garden will bloom with brilliant color when you need it most. Try some in your yard and garden!
How to Harvest Basil Seed
Saving basil seed is one of the easiest seeds to save in the garden. Learn how to harvest basil seeds from any basil plant!
Healthy Broccoli Salad- Lightened Up
Broccoli salad is a southern staple and a personal favorite of my hubby. He requests it anytime of year, but I love to make it in the spring and fall when broccoli is in season. You should definitely try growing your own broccoli at home! I digress. This broccoli salad makes an attempt to be healthier and it is husband approved, which says a lot!
What to Compost (It’s so easy!)
One of the first things people wonder when they begin thinking about composting is “what can I put in my compost bin?” Well let me be the first to tell you that leftover meatloaf from last week is definitely not a contender for the compost pile. To be honest, there are several different trains of thought when it comes to what breaks down in compost, but in general, you want to have a good combination of “greens” and “browns.”
How to Grow Pole Beans
Learning how to grow pole beans will give you a delicious and easy to grow crop for your spring or summer vegetable garden. Pole beans are also perfect for vertical gardening.
Mason Jar Herb Planter
I love the idea of creating planters out of what we already have on hand. And mason jars always seem to be in abundance around here, thanks to a few boxes of hand-me-down jars. These particular mason jar herb planters were created with a local Cub Scout troop. The easy to plant herbs were the perfect centerpieces for their end of the year banquet, and I was able to teach them how to plant herbs!
How to Give Old Azaleas a Fresh Start: Pruning Azaleas
Pruning azaleas can give tired, old azalea plants a fresh start. All it takes is a few minutes of cutting back old limbs and you'll have a fresh looking azalea! azalea care | landscaping | Bush | Front Yard | Encore | Spring blooms
How to Store Potting Soil
How can you store potting soil to keep it fresh to use next season? Find out how to avoid pests and mildew in soil so it's ready to use when you need it for container gardening and more!
How to Grow Jalapenos in Pots
Grow jalapenos in pots no matter the size of your yard or garden. These plants are perfect for container gardens on porches and patios.
Easy Natural Weed Killer (Only 3 Ingredients!)
Control pesky weeds with this DIY weed killer. It's only 3 ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes to make, using what you may already have on hand!
How to Garden in your Homeschool
Learn how to incorporate gardening into your homeschool day. Gardening is a great activity for kids of all ages to learn about how things grow, where food comes from, and more!