Can I re-use my Baby Food Jars? If you want to reuse old baby food jars, ask yourself these three questions first. Do you plan to use old baby food jars for a vase or craft project where you’re not expecting the lid to do anything important? Do you want to preserve food in old […]
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Making your own baby food is great way to ensure your baby is eating the freshest locally grown fruits and vegetables. It is quite simple to do and before you know it you’ll have a freezer stocked with your local bounty. Once your pediatrician has suggested it’s time to introduce solid foods, which is usually […]
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As we head into garden planning & planting season, it’s a great time to also arm yourself with some tasty recipes that will help you enjoy some flavors that grow best and are at their best in the early spring or summer, before things get too hot, or plants bolt. These homemade pesto recipes will […]
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With a wide range of natural flavors and hues, the possibilities for kombucha mocktail & cocktail recipes are almost endless.
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We attended a terrarium class at a local coworking space for home, garden, and other creative professionals. We brought along a couple of our favorite large containers and took the time to focus on creating a sweet little contained garden to observe, tend and love. Staci Jasin of Insitu Design Landscape & Gardens, the instructor […]
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Although many of you preserve year round, some of you are anxiously awaiting your favorite local fruits and vegetables to come to season. We’ve picked out some of our top preserving posts that will be helpful, as you evaluate your equipment, gather your supplies, and set your preserving goals. We are also sharing our answers […]
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I am quick to admit that it is very satisfying to see my countertop lined with cooling jars, and then to know that I can grab one just seconds before the contents are needed for a meal or snack. It is enjoyable to browse the shelves of preserves & choose a few jars perfect for […]
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Updated – April 7, 2021 Make the most of your chive patch. Our herb garden has expanded over the past several years as we’ve added new varieties and enlarged patches of those we really enjoy fresh or those that preserve well. This spring, our Chive patches sort of caught me off guard! All of the […]
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