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Growing Collard Greens in the Home Garden

Growing collard greens is a good way to get dark leafy greens in your diet. They are easy to grow, and both the leaves and stems are edible.

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Mango Chutney Recipe: Add Tropical Flavor to Your Next Meal

Sweet, savory, and spicy, this mango chutney is great with fish and chicken, or inside your favorite sandwich. If you’ve got access to local mangoes, make some!

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Strawberry Salsa: Savory & Sweet Summertime Goodness

With just a knife and a few minutes you can transform a handful of fresh ingredients into a delicious appetizer perfect for picnics or BBQs.

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Healthy Broccoli Salad with Cranberries

If you love CRUNCH in your salads, you’ll love this broccoli salad with cranberries. It’s a delicious addition to your favorite meal.

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These Easy DIY Trellis Ideas Will Get Your Garden Growing UP!

Growing vertically is a great way to make the most of a small garden space. Learn to build an inexpensive garden trellis with these DIY trellis ideas.

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Homemade Jello Cups Made from Fresh Fruit

Homemade jello cups are easy to make with ingredients you can feel great about. DIY your own wiggly, jiggly snack for less waste!

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Reusing Canning Lids: Is it Safe?

Wondering if it’s safe to reuse canning lids? Here’s what you need to know to make sure your efforts are long lasting.

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Growing Green Onions for a Flavorful Harvest

Growing green onions is a great way to have this tasty veggie at your fingertips. Learn how to get the most out of your multi-season harvest!

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Zucchini Relish Recipe for a Tasty Burger Topping

This zucchini relish recipe is sweet & somewhat tangy & great on burgers. It’s one of our favorite ways to preserve summer squash for the winter pantry.

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Aloha! I’m Kris Bordessa, author and certified Master Food Preserver, hobby farmer, gardener, chicken wrangler, and eternal experimenter.

I’m thrilled that my book, Attainable Sustainable: The Lost Art of Self-Reliant Living (National Geographic Books) was awarded the best how-to book of 2020 by the American Society of Journalists and Authors.

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Here at Attainable Sustainable, I aim to encourage readers — that’s you! — to embrace a more self-reliant lifestyle, one small step at a time.

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Home Preservation: Canning Equipment and How to Get Started

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