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Black Cherry Preserves with Thyme and Honey
Savor summertime flavor with these black cherry preserves. Stock your pantry during cherry season and you’ll enjoy them all winter long.
How to Make Delicious Toasted Walnuts In Just Ten Minutes
Toasted walnuts are more flavorful and crunchier than raw nuts. Here’s how to ramp up walnuts on the stove top or with an oven. Easy, peasy!
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How to Save Heirloom Seeds for Next Year’s Garden
Seed saving is something gardeners have been doing forever. It’s a great way to maintain a continuous supply of heirloom or open-pollinated seeds. Instead of depending on the nursery or…
How to Make an Eco-Friendly Solid Homemade Dish Soap Bar
This homemade dish soap bar will change the way you wash dishes! It’s a more eco-friendly option than bringing home disposable plastic bottles of soap.
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Homemade Raspberry Jam with Apricots and Honey
This homemade raspberry jam has a lower sugar content than some recipes. The addition of fresh apricots gives the finished product a fresh, sunny flavor.
Top 5 Reasons to Choose Nigerian Dwarf Goats (and Not Just Because They’re Cute!)
Nigerian Dwarf goats are a great choice for any size homestead, who are short on space. Nigerian goats are the perfect small scale dairy animal.
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Make this Cookie Dough Peach Tart for a Sweet Summer Dessert
Looking for a dessert that’s simple but nice enough for company? Try this peach tart made with a sugar cookie dough crust. (And hey. Maybe make two.)
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Growing Tomatillos in Your Summer Garden for a Big Harvest
Also known as a Mexican husk tomato, tomatillos are widely used in Mexican cuisine. Growing tomatillos is easy and the plants are prolific.
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Make this Sweet and Savory Tomato Chutney to Preserve the Harvest
This tomato chutney recipe is one of my favorite ways to preserve an abundant tomato crop from the vegetable garden. It’s sweet & tangy & full of flavor.
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Natural Aphid Killer: How to Control Aphids in a Pesticide Free Garden
Natural aphid killer? It’s time for a little aphid control with a two-pronged approach. You need to control the aphids AND the ants.
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Heirloom Tomato Tart Recipe with Goat Cheese and Fresh Basil
Looking for a recipe that will let the season’s heirloom tomatoes shine? This heirloom tomato tart recipe bursts with fresh from the garden flavor!
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Natural Weed Killers – 11 Ways to Kill Weeds Without Poison
Natural weed killers & other organic weed control methods can be hit or miss. Here’s what works (& what doesn’t) in the home garden.
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Two Must-Try Methods to Control Japanese Beetles Naturally
Chinese rose beetles and the Japanese beetle infestation can wreak havoc in a hurry. Here are two methods of natural control to reduce their population.
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Sugar-Free Slow Cooker Apple Butter Recipe Easy Enough for Busy People
With no added sugar, this slow cooker spiced apple butter recipe is a delicious way to preserve the flavors of fall.
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Growing Lemongrass in Your Herb Garden for Flavor & Beauty
A lemongrass plant is easy to grow and pretty, too. Growing lemongrass in your own garden means you’ll have it on hand when recipes call for this herb.
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Get Off the Shelf
Learn how to make your favorite condiments, toppings and snacks. Save money and eliminate wasteful packaging by making your own at home.
IN SEASON
Canning season has arrived! Dive in and make some jelly or preserve your favorite fruits.
Home Preservation: Canning Equipment and How to Get Started
While home food preservation is not difficult, there are some things to know. Get started with an understanding of the necessary canning equipment. From canning jars and lids to water…
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Blueberry Ginger Spiced Nectarines in Light Honey Syrup
Canning nectarines preserves the flavor of this summertime stone fruit. These canned nectarines feature fresh ginger and blueberries for a flavorful pop of summertime that you’ll appreciate having in your…
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Canning Jams, Jellies, and Other Preserves (And 100+ Recipes to Get You Started!)
What’s the difference between jam and jelly? And while we’re at it, what about preserves and chutneys? Here’s what you need to know, PLUS a bunch of recipes for making…
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