journey to a self sufficient life
A container vegetable garden is a great way to utilize a small space to grow food. Once planted, all you need to do is water and harvest. Have fresh food at your fingertips this summer by planting vegetables in containers. I didn’t always have a yard with a vegetable garden. There were many years when I lived in apartments and…
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There is no refined sugar in this peach jam recipe. Instead, fresh peaches are sweetened with pure maple syrup and flavored with a hint of vanilla. Enjoy this peach jam spread on your morning toast, swirled into yogurt, or spooned over ice cream. It seems such a shame to take perfectly delicious, already sweet fruit and combine it with tons…
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You may have a lack of pollinators if your squash is filled with blossoms but not growing fruit. If the bees are not doing their job, you can hand pollinate to help your plants produce fruit. A lack of pollination may be the problem if your plant is growing and blooming, but there is no fruit, or you see baby…
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Almond milk is a plant-based beverage made from almonds and water. It is a dairy-free milk substitute for vegan diets or for those who are lactose intolerant or allergic to cow’s milk. Learn how to make your own and avoid the additives found in store bought almond milk. A few years ago, we discovered that my husband has developed allergies…
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Beef stock is a must have pantry staple for stews, soups, and gravy. Learn how to make homemade beef stock and preserve it into shelf-stable jars using a pressure canner. Beef stock is made by combining roasted meaty beef bones with vegetables, herbs, spices, and slowly simmered to build layers of flavor. Once you start making your own homemade stocks,…
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Do you want to grow a vegetable garden, but don’t have a lot of room? Square foot gardening is a great way to grow vegetables. You don’t have to worry about digging a garden because the raised beds are placed on top of the ground. Mel Bartholomew developed the square foot garden concept in 1976. He published his Square Foot…
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Having plenty of prepared broccoli in the freezer makes it easy to grab a handful to use in recipes. You can add frozen broccoli to soups, stir-fries, and casseroles. Learn how to freeze broccoli to preserve it for future meals. Broccoli is a great vegetable to have on hand for nutrition, flavor, versatility, and quick cooking time. The part of…
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Weed control in an organic vegetable garden is a challenge that requires a few different approaches. Learn how to prevent weeds from taking over your vegetable garden. A weed is considered to be any troublesome plant that grows abundantly where it is not wanted. The problem with weeds is they can compete with your vegetable plants for moisture, nutrients, and…
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Parsley is a mild flavored herb that has many uses in the kitchen. It is easy to grow in a home garden, in containers on your patio, or on a sunny windowsill indoors. Learn how to grow parsley so you can enjoy the beauty and flavor of this plant. Most of us are familiar with parsley as a green garnish…
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Do you want to start a vegetable garden, but you are not sure where to begin? Here are some helpful vegetable gardening tips for beginners that will get you off to a great start. Starting a vegetable garden is an enjoyable and rewarding project that will provide a wealth of benefits for you and your family. Growing fresh food enables…
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