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Gardening Without Stress

Gardening Without Stress

Welcome to the wonderfully green world of gardening—a journey that’s as rewarding as it is colorful. If you’re feeling a tad overwhelmed with all the dos and don’ts, seed starting schedules, and frost dates, take a deep breath. You’re not alone, and this post is all about easing those anxieties.

How to Build a Seed Library

How to Build a Seed Library

Seed libraries typically organize and distribute seeds using a system that’s both accessible and practical for community members. Here’s a closer look at how the seed storing and lending process usually works, including the use of seed packets:

Seed Library and Why You Need One

Seed Library and Why You Need One

A seed library is a collection of seeds aimed at preserving plant diversity, supporting local agriculture, and fostering community resilience and sustainability. It operates similarly to a traditional library, but instead of borrowing books, members take seeds to plant in their gardens.

Farmhouse Flu Tonic

Farmhouse Flu Tonic

Flu tonic, fire cider, call it what you will, but this is a must-have for any herbal medicine chest.

Thanksgiving Helpers 2023

Thanksgiving Helpers 2023

It’s one of my favorite times of the year. Thanksgiving is just a marathon cooking event for me the same way that other people feel about their hobbies. I turn to the kitchen when I am stressed or just trying to get my thoughts together. 

Make Your Own Ketchup

I don’t know about you, but in this house, ketchup is where it’s at. Someone has to have it at every meal, and the quality at the store has gone downhill to the point that it’s just brightly colored sweet goo and not the tomatoey 

Looking For Reviewers

My latest book Canning and Preserving for Dummies 3rd Edition, is finally finished! I am so proud of this edition and think that the updates really make it a useful addition to any kitchen. I talk about both pressure canning and hot water bath canning, 

Make Your Own Vegetable Powder

Make Your Own Vegetable Powder

Make your own vegetable powder to create homemade broth or simply boost nutrition in many of your family favorites.

Christmas Meal Planning Printables

Christmas Meal Planning Printables

This free christmas meal planning printable is a great way to stay organized and create a holiday menu.

Thanksgiving Cooking Schedule Printable

When I make a big meal, I find it is so much easier if I create some sort of Thanksgiving cooking schedule. To make a cooking schedule that makes sense, I write down what time I want to serve the meal and then backtrack the