Canning & Preserving

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)

jars of home canned tomato sauce on a table

Seasoned Tomato Sauce Recipe for Home Canning

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Canning Green Beans for Food Storage

two jars of home canned crab apple jelly on a wooden table

Homemade Crabapple Jelly with No Added Pectin

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6 Tips to Prepare for Canning Season

Raspberry leaf tea is delicious and resembles a light, green tea without the caffeine. See how to collect and dry red raspberry leaves for tea.

How to Harvest & Preserve Red Raspberry Leaf Tea

Freshly harvested onions on a garden bench.

Harvesting, Curing, and Storing Onions

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9 Crops to Grow for Food Storage

Learn how to make and preserve your own Concord grape juice at home! You control the additives and sugars.

Homemade Concord Grape Juice

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Canning Carrots for Easy Food Storage

freshly harvested potatoes in a bin

How to Store Potatoes for Winter

Jars of home canned blueberry syrup on a table.

Homemade Blueberry Syrup with Honey

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Grow a Good Life Guide to

50 Salsa Canning Recipes

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