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Whip up this 2-Ingredient Strawberry Compote with Fresh Berries
This 2-ingredient strawberry compote recipe can be made in the Instant Pot or on the stove top. Spread it on toast or add a dollop to vanilla ice cream.
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Heat Tolerant Vegetables that Thrive in Blazing Summertime Weather
Hot summertime weather can cause many vegetable plants to wilt and die. But not these heat tolerant vegetables! You can even start them in high temps.
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Hydroponics 101: An Introduction to Growing Food Hydroponically
You've heard about hydroponics, but what is hydroponic growing? This method of growing plants without soil has many benefits for the home gardener.
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Growing and Harvesting Basil So it Produces All Season Long
How to harvest basil. Harvesting basil to ensure a continuous source of flavorful leaves from your garden all summer long is easy!
Growing and Harvesting Basil So it Produces All Season LongRead More
Moist and Delicious Chocolate Zucchini Bread
This chocolate zucchini bread - more like chocolate zucchini CAKE -- is an absolute treat! Nobody will ever guess that garden fresh zucchini is the secret ingredient. This quick bread…
Strawberry Cobbler with Gluten-Free Corn Masa Topping
Gently sweetened with raw local honey and topped with an unusual corn masa biscuit crust, this strawberry cobbler recipe is something special. It's a gluten-free dessert option that uses the…
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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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Step-by-Step Instructions to Grow Nectarines from Seed
Planting nectarines and other stone fruit from seed can produce excellent fruit. Here's how to grow a nectarine tree from seed for a fruitful harvest.
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How to Grow Bananas in Your Backyard for Tropical Flavor
Growing bananas for a tropical harvest is easy, easy in warm climates. But with some extra effort, bananas will grow in cooler regions as well. Here's what you need to…
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How to Make Baked Beans in the Instant Pot
Homemade baked beans are easy to make, and inexpensive, too! Instead of depending on canned options for your favorite barbecue side dish, start with dry beans and some simple ingredients.…
Succession Planting: An Easy Trick to Harvest More Food from Your Veggie Garden
Extend your harvest season by utilizing the succession planting method. It's an easy way to make your garden work harder. Instead of planting once and having an overabundance of some…
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Zucchini Lasagna Recipe: Cheesy, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian Comfort Food
This white zucchini lasagna recipe is cheesy goodness at its best. Fresh zucchini, right from the garden, layered with two kinds of cheese and spices makes this zucchini lasagna recipe…
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Fill a Bowl of this Hearty Sweet Potato Curry and Tuck in for Some YUM
Jump to Recipe Print RecipeNeed a fast, flavorful meal in a hurry? This Instant Pot sweet potato curry fits the bill! I was late to love curry. It’s just not…
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Savor the Season with this Rhubarb Coffee Cake
If you're lucky enough to have rhubarb growing in your garden - or in a friend's garden - serve this rhubarb coffee cake up for breakfast or brunch. You'll want…
Caring for and Seasoning Cast Iron Cookware
Cast iron cookware is one of the most iconic piece of kitchen equipment on a small homestead. And for good reason. Cast iron cookware is durable, and can be used…
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Learn how to make your favorite condiments, toppings and snacks. Save money and eliminate wasteful packaging by making your own at home.
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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…
Canning Jams, Jellies, and Other Preserves (And 100+ Recipes to Get You Started!)Read More
Avocado Deviled Eggs — A Healthy Appetizer for Your Next Gathering
These avocado deviled eggs are the perfect appetizer. Filled with healthy fat and protein from fresh eggs, add them to your holiday table or tailgate party. In the springtime when…
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Fresh Garden Salsa for Summertime Flavor
This fresh garden salsa is a summertime treat. Memorize these five ingredients; you'll never need a salsa recipe again. Nothing makes salsa as good as fresh ingredients from the garden.…