Canning & Preserving

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Turkey Stock Recipe Plus Canning Instructions

Take advantage of your local farmers’ markets and farm stands in the fall and stock up on these locally grown crops for your winter food storage. If you have an area in your basement, crawlspace, or garage that stays cool all winter long, you can make use of these cold spots to keep storage crops fresh well into winter.

14 Crops for Winter Food Storage

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Honey Sweetened Concord Grape Jelly

Got an abundance of peppers from your garden? Whether you have hot chiles or sweet bells, here is how to freeze peppers to enjoy all winter long.

How to Freeze Peppers

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Small Batch Chokecherry Jelly from Foraged Fruit

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How to Harvest and Dry Herbs for Storage

See how simple it is to infuse vinegar with a subtle violet sweetness and a purple flush of color. Wild violet infused vinegar can be used to make delicious salad dressing for spring vegetables and as a marinade for meats or grilled vegetables.

Wild Violet Vinegar Infusion

Monarda is a popular perennial plant used in bee and butterfly gardens. It is commonly known as Bee balm and its fragrant blossoms attract bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinating insects. Monarda also has a long history of medicinal uses by Native American tribes, American Eclectic physicians, the Shakers, and herbalist.

How to Grow, Harvest, and Preserve Bee Balm (Monarda)

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Seasoned Tomato Sauce Recipe for Home Canning

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Canning Green Beans for Food Storage

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Homemade Crabapple Jelly with No Added Pectin

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6 Tips to Prepare for Canning Season

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Grow a Good Life Guide to

50 Salsa Canning Recipes

Imagine opening your pantry to find rows of beautifully preserved, flavorful salsas ready to add a punch to any meal. Get your copy of Grow a Good Life Guide to 50 Salsa Canning Recipes now and enjoy the satisfaction of homemade goodness. Click below to purchase your eBook and begin your canning adventure today!