Megan Cain

Preserve What You Eat

When deciding what to put away for the winter think first about what foods you actually eat throughout the year. It sounds obvious, but many of us end up preserving

Preserving Food Doesn’t Have to Take All Day

When most people think about food preservation they imagine long hours toiling in the kitchen over a hot stove. That’s not for me. I consider myself a lazy food preserver,

Summer Garden Challenge Series: Weeds

Keep the garden momentum going throughout the summer months! The Creative Vegetable Gardener gives us tips on tackling those dreaded weeds.

What to Grow in a Community Garden Plot

Choosing what to plant in which garden plot – at home or off-site – can be a tough decision. Thankfully, the Creative Vegetable Gardener has some handy tips, just in

Growing a Family of Big City Gardeners

I grew up in a very urban area of Philadelphia and didn’t know anyone who grew their own food. In fact, most people I knew didn’t have yards, just front

Dreaming about My New Garden

The hunt for a new home has begun, and of course the yard is at least as important as the house.

Saying Goodbye to My Garden

Every fall, I spend a few full days in what I call “garden deconstruction” mode, mindfully putting the garden to sleep and focusing on setting a low-maintenance foundation for the

Preserving Food: When is enough enough?

Do you know when to throw in the towel and pack up the canning and freezing supplies to avoid a cellar full of uneaten food? Megan Cain of The Creative