With many people looking to eat healthier, I wanted to share this low sugar freezer jam recipe. It is the perfect way to use up extra homegrown fruit, even if you don’t have a huge harvest. You can mix it …
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Preview: If you grow your own peppers, you can make roasted red peppers to use all winter long. This easy tutorial will show you how to roast red peppers in your oven.
We grow lots of bell peppers around here. We …
How (& Why) You Might Want to Grow Irises
Why should you grow irises? For starters, they are an easy-to-grow flower that comes back every year. They will grow in almost any part of the US. The flowers are great for …
There are many chicken predators that want to make a tasty meal of your chickens or their eggs. These are the most common ones you may encounter and the best ways to foil them. Warning: There are a few details …
Homemade candles are fun to make and give as gifts. This tutorial will show you how easy it is to make homemade candles using essential oils.
I love giving homemade gifts. I tend to make homemade gifts for the majority of …
Raspberries are a great fruit to grow in your backyard garden. If taken care of, your raspberry plants will produce fruit for years to come. These tips and tricks will teach you how to grow raspberries in your home garden.
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