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Spring Into Gardening: Starting Seeds Indoors

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As winter fades and the days grow longer, gardeners everywhere start dreaming of lush green gardens brimming with fresh vegetables, vibrant herbs, and colorful flowers. One of the best ways to get a head start on the growing season is by starting seeds indoors. Not only does this extend the…
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Top 10 Heirloom Seed Collecting Tips

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Preserving heirloom seeds is more than a gardening technique; it’s a way to carry forward the unique flavors, resilient genetics, and heritage of plants that might otherwise disappear. Unlike hybrid or genetically modified seeds, heirloom seeds come from plants that have adapted to specific climates and growing conditions over many…
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Understanding the pH of Your Garden Soil

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Soil pH is a critical factor in gardening, as it directly impacts the availability of nutrients to plants. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral, below 7 acidic, and above 7 alkaline. Most garden plants thrive in slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.0-7.0), as…
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Which Varieties of Corn are Better for Canning?

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When I shared the recipe and instructions for canning cream-style corn, I was asked what type of corn variety is best for home canning. Many canners were disappointed with the variety of corn they either bought, or planted, because the kernels did not produce enough milk or pulp to create…
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How Heat Makes Vegetables Healthier

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I sometimes use affiliate links in my content. This will not cost you anything but it helps me offset my costs to keep creating new canning recipes. Thank you for your support. Pressure canning exposes food to high temperatures to safely kill harmful bacteria so we may store foods for…
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Why Fall Gardening is Perfect for Beginners

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If you’re a novice gardener or have just embarked on your gardening journey, you might think that gardening is a strictly spring and summer activity. However, fall gardening is a fantastic option for beginners. It not only extends your growing season but also offers a unique set of challenges and…
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Reasons for Growing and Canning Tomatoes

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Need some reasons why to home can tomatoes? The biggest reason we home can our own food supply is we know exactly what went into each jar. Especially if you grow your own fruits and vegetables. And tomatoes are usually at the top of everyone’s home-growing list. Even if you…
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Here Are a Few “Must-Do” Gardening Tips For September

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As the long, lazy summer days get shorter and the blistering August heat starts to slowly trail off, you know September is on its way. Read More: Blow Your Family Away With These Simple-To-Make Healthy and Scrumptious Applesauce Muffins Labor Day marks the sad end to all of those great…
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The Most Important Steps in Gardening!

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We get a lot of questions about our garden. They usually come right after the comment, “I’d love to have a garden, but have NO IDEA where to start!” I always respond, “Start with Step 1. It’s the most important step, and everything else after that depends on your answer…
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