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A Conversation About Food Preservation, Preparedness and Taking Control of Your Food

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Join The Canning Diva® and Nurse Claire Says for a thoughtful conversation about food preservation, preparedness, food security, and building a more resilient pantry.

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10 Essential Herbs for the Home Garden

10 Essential Herbs for the Home Garden

Gardening

Grow essential herbs for the home garden with confidence. Learn which herbs earn their space, how to use them, and when to harvest.

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Seed to Table Food Preservation That Works

Seed to Table Food Preservation That Works

Gardening, Safe Canning Practices

Seed to table food preservation helps you grow, store, and preserve food safely, cut waste, build pantry reserves, and feed your home well.

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Growing a Canning Garden That Feeds You

Growing a Canning Garden That Feeds You

Gardening

Growing a canning garden starts with the right crops, spacing, and plan. Learn how to grow enough produce for safe, reliable home canning.

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How to Grow a Medicinal Herb Garden

How to Grow a Medicinal Herb Garden

Gardening

Learn how to grow a medicinal herb garden with practical tips on planning, planting, harvesting, and preserving herbs for everyday home use.

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From Seed to Table book by Diane Devereaux | Now Available

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I AM THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE my latest book, From Seed to Table, is available in stores! You asked, and I listened. For years, my readers have shared their desire to grow more of their own food, eat with the seasons, and live more sustainably — without having to move off…
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Stock Your Pantry with Complete Meal Solutions: Meals in a Jar for Long-Term Storage

Tips, Tricks and Techniques
Meals in a Jar give you complete, shelf-stable meals you can stock today and serve anytime. This guide shows you how to stock your pantry with complete meal solutions for long-term food storage—from menu planning and pantry meal prep to pressure canning basics that produce balanced, ready-to-heat entrées in one…
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Storage shelves in pantry with homemade canned preserved fruits and vegetables

Home Canning for Wellness: Nutrition, Sustainability, and Everyday Preparedness

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Home canning goes beyond pantry preparedness—it’s a wellness practice that strengthens overall health by knowing where your food comes from, preserves peak nutrition, and supports sustainable living. By filling jars with seasonal produce, bone broths, and complete meals, you take control of your food, avoid hidden preservatives, and create a…
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