Yara and artist Victor Cicansky join forces to support Grow Regina, a program of the Regina Food Bank Community gardening is alive and well in Regina. Today, through the generous sponsorship of YARA and the artistic vision of Regina artist Victor Cicansky, signature designed sculptures were unveiled at the Grow Regina Community Garden, 3500 Queen… »
On August 29th, over 53 guests attended the private “Garden Party 2010″ hosted by Grow Regina member Carole Bryant and artist Vic Cicansky to introduce designs for a gazebo. Grow Regina encouraged guests to consider funding the Cicansky inspired gazebo which will be located in the center circle of YARA-GRCG. The Scherzando Quartet performers entertained… »
Canned tomatoes are a pantry staple. However for most of us, our tomatoes come in cans from the grocery store. For a moment though, imagine what it would be like to have a pantry lined with sparkling glass jars, filled with home canned tomatoes. Canning 101: Home Canned Tomatoes (makes 4 quarts) Ingredients * A… »
Congratulations to the winners of the first “Best Garden Competition”. Most Innovative Gardener – Members are encouraged to demonstrate various gardening techniques that help gardeners to maximize the use of their garden plot space and its productivity. Some innovative gardening techniques include: square foot gardening, intensive gardening, lasagna gardening, and raised bed gardening. Congratulations to… »
To make dill pickles is to capture the flavours of the summer garden in a jar-the tangy, pungent odor of dill, the crispness of a fresh cucumber, the rich taste of garlic. If you have always wanted to make your own dill pickles, be assured that it is a simple process. With a few supplies… »
Ingredients 1 teaspoon salt 5-6 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 pound of florets) 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon 1/4 cup of red onion, chopped 1 cup of frozen peas, thawed (or fresh peas if you can get them) 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup honey… »
Regina Horticultural Society is pleased to bring you our 4th Annual Garden Display including both fresh and preserved fruits & vegetables, herbs, recipes, flowers, other plants, identification of some “greenery” and much much more. Fri, Aug 20 – 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Sat, Aug 21 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm RHS members will… »
Makes 4 pints Ingredients: 10 -15 small beets 2 cups cider vinegar 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 1 cup small whole onions, peeled 2 tsp pickling salt 2 tsp caraway seeds 1 tsp mustard seeds Directions: 1. In a large pot of water simmer beets for 25 to 40 minutes or until they are… »
The saskatoon, saskatoon berry, serviceberry, sarvisberry or juneberry is a shrub native to North America from Alaska across most of western Canada and in the western and north central United States. Historically it was also called “pigeon berry”. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree that can grow to 1–8 m (rarely to 10… »
Whether you’re a seasoned preserve-maker or a first-timer, summer is the time to take advantage of the wonderful fruit available at farmer’s markets, roadside stands or pick-your-own farms. Prepare fruits first For all recipes, prepare the fruits or vegetables before measuring. Wash, drain well, remove stems, tops, tails or pits or hull, depending on the… »
Educational event featuring displays of vegetables, fruits, flowers, recipes and preserves. Held at Golden Mile Shopping… »