Dehydrating apples is a great way to preserve food into winter. To us, dehydrated apples are like candy, so they get eaten faster than I'd like. The whole idea being to have some apples in the middle of winter. Watch this video on dehydrating apples and then read on for more information on the dehydrator...
Fruit Walls from Low Tech Magazine - GF Radio 402
We talk about Fruit Walls, which we read about on the site Low Tech Magazine. Fruit Walls are tall thick walls made to absorb the heat of the sun and create a micro climate to grow warm weather fruits in France, Belgium and Europe. This is where the espalier concept of pruning - training of...
Sweet Cornbread Recipe with Maple Syrup - GF Video
Maple syrup makes this sweet cornbread recipe extra special. And not too sweet either, which is the way I like it. Watch the video and check out the recipe below. The vegetarian chili recipe video we mention in the video goes great with this. How to make this sweet cornbread recipe The maple syrup adds...
Best Vegetarian Chili Recipe with Butternut Squash - GF Video
Here it is, the best vegetarian chili recipe I've made yet. Omnivores, do not skip this chili, its great. Butternut squash adds a sweetness and a fun color to your mix. Watch our recipe video and start cooking. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below. Tips on the Best Vegetarian Chili Recipe You...
The Camera Operator Joins Eric - GF Radio 401
The camera operator joins Eric to talk about resolutions vs goals, how to run a general store, and when its time to hire someone to do work in your house. • You can subscribe to GardenFork Radio on iTunes here. We touch on hiring people to install a tile floor in the kitchen and...
How To Cut Glass - GF Video
Learn how to cut glass to repair a broken window or to use cut glass in a crafts project. In our DIY video, we show you few tips to make cutting glass easier. This same glass cutting method applies to crafts projects too. If you are doing stained glass, the glass cutting process is the...
Pallet Christmas Tree Project - GF Video
Craft a pallet Christmas tree in about an hour from start to finish. This wood pallet project all started when my neighbor put a pallet out with the trash, and I grabbed it and brought it into my house. Watch the video to see it all go together: How To Make A Pallet Christmas Tree...
Pipe Wrenches Make Great Gifts - GF Radio 400
Pipe wrenches are great for plumbing, but they are also great tools for getting stuff un-stuck. I have several of them, up to 36" in length. I have two of the 3' ones, btw. They have a neat clamping mechanism that makes it easy to remove them from a nut or pipe and reset...
Varroa Mite Treatment For Bees - Beekeeping 101 - GF Video
Here is the oxalic acid varroa mite treatment I use on our honeybees. I've used a few mite treatments in the past, tried the varroa resistant queens, one year I did the hands off method, and the oxalic acid mite treatment is the best thing I've used so far. This is based on my use,...
Beehive Winter Wrap - Beekeeping 101 - GF Video
After trying several kinds, this beehive winter wrap works best for me. Its easy to put on, and I can re-use it every year. It makes winterizing beehives easier, and the honeybees make it through winter. Beehive Winter Wrap How To: Insulating the beehive is the first part of winter prep. The second and third...
Easy Insulated Inner Cover - Beekeeping 101 - GF Video
Here's how to put together an insulated inner cover for your beehive without having to buy a new cover or build one. I learned this method from Phillipe at MudSongs.org , he has some great info on his beekeeping site, very down to earth. An insulated inner cover reduces or prevents condensation in the beehive...
Gentle Leader Dog Collar works for me
Our Labradors always pull on the leash, so I bought the Gentle Leader dog collar for both Henry and Charlie Pup. The pulling on leash has stopped. I used to be able to handle it when one of the dogs pulled on the leash, but after a recent back injury, I couldn't manage the dogs...
9 Cookbooks To Get For Yourself or Others
Every year I send out the GardenFork Gift Guide to our email list. (sign up here) This year I wanted to break it up into a series of gift guides, the first being the cookbook holiday gift guide. I am not one for buying stuff one doesn't need, but I do think a shelf of...
10 Tips On How To Deep Fry Turkey - GF Video
When learning how to deep fry turkey, there's a lot of info left out, here's GardenFork video with 10 tips on deep frying. My 10 Tips On How To Deep Fry Turkey: Read fryer directions: This is one of those times where I advocate reading the directions that come with a rig. Do a trail...
Deep Fried Turkey Recipe The Easy Way - GF Video
Here is my deep fried turkey recipe, its not rocket science, and you will be amazed at how great turkey can taste. Deep frying is the best way to cook turkey, I think. I've had way too many dry Thanksgiving dinners, where the only moist thing is the gravy. With this, you don't need gravy....
Book Giveaway: The Practical Pyromaniac
I'll be doing more book giveaways on GardenFork, as publishers are sending more books! Here is The Practical Pyromaniac by Bill Gurstelle, who was on GF Radio here. We made a potato bazooka based on his previous book: To be entered into the book giveaway, leave a comment below telling us about a DIY project...
Cheater Apple Pie Recipe, aka The Apple Galette - GF Video
Simple apple pie recipe hack, this apple galette is much easier to make than a proper apple pie, and tastes and looks just as good. Call it Rustic Apple Pie. Watch the video and check out the recipe below. We've done a few galette recipes already, and we'll be doing more, as the form is...
Grow Lights, Axe and Mouse Issues - GF Radio 396
Rick joins Eric to talk about grow lights, Rick bought these LED grow lights and likes them. We move on to mousetraps and what works. Here is the Victor electronic mouse trap Eric uses. Rick has built the hoop house cold frame with the wire mesh support. Here is the link for the thermatic vent...