Kathleen | Roots & Boots, Author at Roots & Boots

Thoroughly Equipped to Educate

Have you ever done something because it seemed like the right thing, the logical thing, to do, only to realize that it wasn’t right for you at all? Have you ever done what was expected and then discovered the freedom to break away from the norm?

Canning Diced Green Chiles

Canning diced green chiles has been on my list for the last few years. Last year, I canned green chiles from the farmer’s market. This year I’m super pumped to be canning diced green chiles from my own garden!

Tropical Popsicles with Pineapple and Coconut

Score some points with the kids at your house (and maybe the grown ups, too!) with these easy and healthy tropical popsicles.

Fresh Basil Pesto

There’s just something magical about pesto. It’s a simple combination that packs a powerful punch. From pasta to soup to eggs to veggies to sandwiches, fresh basil pesto adds a little extra zip.

How to Prune Basil for the Best Flavor

Basil may possibly be the best loved garden herb. Even people who don’t have a full fledged garden love to grow a pot of basil on the patio, or a balcony, or even in the kitchen. Did you know that strategically cutting back your basil plants yields a bushier plant with better flavor? Let’s take…

Honey Sweetened Blueberry Jam Without Pectin

Let’s can some honey sweetened blueberry jam!

How to Save Kale Seed (and Why I Probably Won’t Do It Again)

On a whim this spring, I decided to allow several overwintered vegetable plants to go to seed. I think we can all agree that 2020 has been a crazy year, and it seemed like a good time to learn how to save kale seed.

DIY Wooden Raised Garden Beds

Any way you look at it, raised garden beds are my favorite way to grow vegetables. They’re beautiful, easy on the back, and easy to weed.

How to Plant a Fruit Tree Guild

Imagine an orchard that produces a variety of beautiful fruits each year, adds beauty to your homestead, and operates with little human input. If this interests you, I invite you to join me as we learn how to plant a fruit tree guild.