Drying & Dehydrating

Drying and dehydrating are some of the oldest, simplest ways to preserve food— perfect for gardeners, foragers, and anyone looking to stock a sustainable pantry. Whether you’re hanging herbs on an old drying rack or using an electric dehydrator, this page will guide you through the techniques, tools, and best ingredients for shelf-stable preservation that you can enjoy all year long.

Getting Started with Dehydrating

What to Dry and How to Begin

You don’t need fancy equipment to get started with drying food. This section walks you through the different drying methods and the best produce to begin with.

Preserving Food at Home | Beginner’s Guide to Canning, Drying, Freezing & More

Build Your Garden Beds

Create a Foundation for Growing

Good soil and sturdy beds are the heart of a thriving kitchen garden. Here's how to prepare your growing space, whether you're starting from scratch or refreshing an old plot.

Beautiful raised garden beds in a summer kitchen garden

Choosing What to Plant

Grow What You Love to Eat and Share

In a kitchen garden, every plant earns its place at the table. These guides will help you choose crops that suit your family’s tastes and your garden’s conditions.

Freshly picked summer vegetables in baskets

Seasonal Rhythms

Planting with the Seasons

Discover how to align your planting schedule with the rhythms of spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

Green beans gathered in a woven basket set next to a raised garden bed full of bean plants

Watch and Learn

Step Into the Garden with Me

Prefer to watch? Come along for a quiet tour of my seed-starting setup and spring garden planning session.

Wooden box full of soil and a vintage shovel with a wooden handle in a cozy greenhouse

Starting a kitchen garden is a journey rooted in hope and nurtured with love. Every tiny seed you plant is a promise of beauty, nourishment, and connection to the natural world. I’m so glad you’re here to grow with me.