Step into a world where stress melts away, and a gentle breeze carries the sweetest scent. Yep, we’re talking about lavender – nature’s own chill pill. Imagine strolling through fields of purple perfection, where every inhale feels like a sigh of relief. From ancient tales to modern spa vibes, lavender has been the cool kid […]
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I used to be afraid of sauerkraut. There, I said it. For years, I would see recipes or watch friends fermenting and making kraut and kimchi on Instagram, but it really intimidated me. Then my friend Trisha took me under her wing and taught me step by step how to make sauerkraut. You can watch us making
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Making your own cranberry juice is a great beginner canning project and now is the perfect time to give this recipe a try because cranberries tend to go on sale around the holidays. While there are many different methods for making cranberry juice, this recipe makes it incredibly simple because you make the juice in
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When it comes to canning, safety is the most important thing. You don’t want to make yourself or your family sick, so stick to safe canning methods and tested recipes. Proper canning practices can prevent the growth of harmful bacteria and ensure the SAFE preservation of food. Here are some of the most important rules to
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Fall is one of my favorite times of year, especially in the garden. When I first started growing vegetables, I struggled to find things that would grow well in the fall and I wasn’t sure when I should actually be planting things. It took a couple years of experimenting before I finally figured out a
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As the first frosty night settles over your fall garden, you might be tempted to pack up your garden supplies and call it quits until spring. While most of us associate gardening with warm, sunny days, there is actually a lot of important work to do in the garden during the cooler months. So don’t
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Starting seeds at home is a rewarding and cost-effective way to begin a garden. By starting seeds indoors, gardeners have more control over the growing conditions and can ensure that their plants get off to a strong start. Seed starting is also a great way to try out new or unusual varieties of plants that
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How do you take all the vegetables growing in your summer garden and make them last all year long? What does food preservation look like in a realistic way for a busy family? I never gave a lot of thought to food preservation until I faced my first mountain of cucumbers. Our big garden started
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Growing carrots is a fun and rewarding experience, and with a little bit of know-how, you can have a bountiful crop in no time. It took me several attempts before I finally figured out how to grow good carrots. This particular crop takes careful sowing and deliberate care, but the harvest is well worth the
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Are you ready to learn the secrets to growing better tomatoes? You can never have too many homegrown tomatoes! They are truly the ultimate crop and one of the reasons I continually show up to work in the garden. If you’ve ever tasted a homegrown tomato and compared it to the taste of a store-bought
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