Weeds usually get a bad reputation in the garden, but did you know that weeds can actually help in the garden. Some weeds can be utilized to help shade the soil, maintain moisture, fix nitrogen and other nutrients or even serve as a food source. Below you can see 10 beneficial weeds to consider in […]
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Most people approach weeds in their garden with frustration and a hoe, but did you know you can actually eat many common weeds in your garden? Next time you are heading to your garden for some weeding, pause and see if you have any weeds from the list below. If you do, consider harvesting your
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Designing the perfect garden layout is important to get right since it will be hard to change in the future. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, having a well-thought-out plan can help you maximize your growing area, improve plant health, and add beauty to your landscape. In this article, we’ll explore 10
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Beans are one plant that I prefer to direct seed in the garden. Learning to grow beans for seeds saves time and money and you get a reward of delicious beans directly from your garden. In this article we’ll drive straight into how to grow beans from seeds and what you need to know for
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Beans are a staple crop in our backyard garden and we are constantly experimenting with different varieties and growing techniques. Beans come in a staggering array of sizes and growing styles from small and compact bush beans to lengthy and sprawling pole beans. In this guide we’ll explore and share everything we know about growing
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Grape jelly is something we always have on hand in our kitchen. I love the sweet taste on toast and sandwiches and love turning our homegrown grapes into delicious grape jelly we can enjoy all year long. Below you can see exactly how to make grape jelly from your own grapes, store bought grapes or
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Are you ready to transform fresh fruits into delightful jams and jellies? Join our Jam and Jelly Making Bootcamp and unlock the secrets to creating delicious, homemade preserves that will impress your family and friends! This mini course bootcamp is designed to quickly get you up and going making your own jam and jelly! What’s
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Peach preserves are a fantastic way to capture the sweet taste of summer peaches to enjoy all year long. This recipe works for how to make peach preserves and how to make peach jam. The major difference between jam and preserves is the amount of chunks of fruit. I like to leave my peaches a
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Strawberry jam is a staple in our home and we try to make a few batches each year. While you can make strawberry jam with pectin and without pectin, this simple recipe is so easy to make and creates a nice jam perfect for sandwiches. You can store this jam by canning or freezing your
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Making jam, jelly and preserves is one of the easiest and most enjoyable way to preserve the harvest AND it also leads to an absolutely delicious treat for toast, yogurt, and other based goods. In the guide below we’ll go into how to make these products, and you can find links to some of our
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