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Best Books for Making Jam, Jelly and Preserves There are lots of resources online for making Jam, Jelly and Preserves and you can often find recipes included with your pectin. Despite this, we love to have a few hard copies of books on hand as they often have gorgeous photos and unique recipes. Below are […]

Beans are some of the easiest and most enjoyable crops to grow in a backyard garden. There are so many interesting and varied varieties of beans that you could easily fill your whole garden up with different plants and bean pods. In this article we’ll explore the best bean varieties for the home gardener. I’ve

Square foot gardening is a method where crops are planted in squares in a garden. By interplanting crops and growing your plants tight together, you can maximize your production and decrease pest problems. In this article we’ll explore the specifics of square foot gardening onions. Onions are excellent at repelling certain pests and are one

We love to grow every variety of peppers in our garden – sweet, ornamental, spicy, big small, we love them. With so many varieties in our garden, we started to save the seeds to save on purchasing seeds and to move closer towards self-sufficiency.. In this article we’ll share exactly what you need to know

Are you raising Gardening for the first and looking for a straight forward method? Are you an experienced gardener who wants to boost your harvest and grow more in the small space? GOOD NEWS! This course is for you with everything you need to know to get started square foot gardening. In this course I’ll

I love experimenting with companion planting in our garden and observing which plants thrive next to each other. I’ve discovered that companion planting is both an art and a science, requiring ongoing experimentation to perfect. In this guide, I’ll go into the best practices for companion planting with peppers, as well as which plants to

If you’re passionate about growing your own vegetables, peppers are a fantastic addition to your garden. They’re versatile, adding a crisp, fresh flavor to salads or a rich depth to stews and chilies, and they bring vibrant color to your meals. However, cultivating peppers can be a bit challenging as they require specific conditions to

Peppers come in an incredible number of varieties. From sweet Bell Peppers to spicy Habanero, you can grow a number of different peppers to harvest and use in your kitchen or even for decoration. Below we go into the best pepper varieties for the home garden. Many of these are sold in your local garden

Peppers are vibrant and versatile plants that bring a splash of color to any garden. While I enjoy growing peppers, I often pass them along to friends and family because I’m sensitive to their spiciness! Peppers thrive in warm conditions and need plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil. Below, you’ll find a comprehensive guide on

Backyard chickens are often given full or monitored free range time and many people wonder: How Far will Free Range Chickens Roam? Below we’ll give you a quick answer and then go into more detail to help you figure out the best way to set up your chickens space to keep them safe and ensure