In this article we will cover how to tell the difference between male and female squash flowers once they have bloomed; before they have bloomed; how to hand pollinate them; some things to note; and at the end is a video showing the difference prior to blooming. Separate Squash Flowers There are some plants such […]
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Notice I am throwing this article up rather quickly, just to get the recipe out to you. I will come back at a later date with photos and more written details about what it means to ferment oats and photos of step by step directions on making this oatmeal bake. In the meantime, watch the
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Butter, what a wonderful gift! Do you know how to make butter? If not, I will walk you through the process step by step and link a video below. Butter truly is a gift. You take some cream from milk and turn it into something completely different. The result is smooth, creamy deliciousness that literally
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Happy spring! I don’t know about where you live, but where I live, this spring has already been quite different than in past years. As I write this, it is April 24; our last frost date isn’t for another week or two, and we’ve already had a couple weeks of 80 degree weather! Everything is
Garden Planning Guide Just for YOU I have quite the helpful freebie for you today! This article will feature the garden planning guide. I know I have mentioned it in a couple past articles, but I feel it needs its own special post. Feel free to share this article with your gardening friends, so they
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To Use Vacuum Sealer Bags or Not… *This article and corresponding video are sponsored by the company Out of Air. They sent me their product in exchange for my honest review. Have you ever used a vacuum sealer to increase the shelf life of your food or to keep it from forming ice crystals while
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How to Pressure Can Potatoes Step by Step This article will show you step by step how to pressure can potatoes. If you prefer, at the bottom of this article is my video on You Tube where you can watch and follow along. We do need to be careful whose advice we are taking in
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The Next Step: Where to Plant Your Garden All right, you have read my last article on the 5 Beginner Steps to Planning Your Garden. Now your next question may be where to plant your garden. You have found your frost dates, the length of your growing season, you have understood what days to harvest
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Here are 5 simple steps to get you started on your gardening journey. There are so many things that can overwhelm a beginner gardener. I am hoping to make it easier to understand for those foundational things. With all the seed choices available, how is a newbie supposed to know what to plant and why do some crops fail? I will tell you that after reading this article, you will understand why.
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Why We Want to Water-Glass Eggs Water glassing eggs is a centuries old fashioned method of preserving farm fresh eggs for winter use. It is common for chickens to decrease egg production during the winter and while they are molting, so this method helps to ensure we have healthy eggs put back to use during
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