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New to preserving food? Do NOT go to YouTube first! Safe & Savvy Food Preservation Basics is a super short course about what you didn’t know that you need to pay attention to before you start your canning and preserving adventure. In 15 minutes or less you will learn: After reviewing the course you will…
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Did you know different herbs are steeped best in different temperatures? Here are a few examples from my herb list: 🌿 Ideal Infusion Temperatures Herb Type Ideal Temp Range Steep Time Notes Damiana Leafy herb 190–205°F (88–96°C) 10–15 min Likes near-boiling water for full flavor and mild stimulation Skullcap Leafy herb 180–190°F (82–88°C) 10–15 min Too…
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Canning and preserving w/a side of Greek Beef So – I completely gave up on my canning/preserving ambitions this year. The container of Frontier Co-Op Pickling Spice that I got at Briarpatch Coop in Auburn, CA will likely be repurposed for a stew of some kind. Incidentally – I did not review the ingredients when…
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Check out “Living Soil for Healthy Backyards: Principles and Practical Steps for Families”. Soil is increasingly recognized not merely as an inert medium for plant growth but as a vital, living ecosystem fundamental to sustaining plants, animals, and humans. This understanding represents a significant shift in how land is viewed and managed, moving away from…
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Companion planting is a hot topic on gardening sites. If you don’t know what it is. Companion planting is simply planting fruits, vegetables and herbs together in such a way that they assist each other’s growth and productivity either attracting beneficial bugs or repelling bad ones as well as nutrient sharing. In short, they do…
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Accessible Gardening – So what does that really mean? When most people think about accessible gardens, the first ideas that come to mind are wide pathways and raised beds for those with mobility challenges. But when you’re designing a garden for the whole family—children included—there’s much more to consider. San Diego Master Gardener Stephen Cantu,…
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Simple, seasonal, and straight from the garden. This is where sticky fingers meet garden-fresh ingredients—and real learning happens along the way. Whether you’re slicing sun-warmed tomatoes, stirring a pot of backyard basil pesto, or just tasting your first homegrown carrot, cooking with kids brings the harvest full circle. Here, you’ll find: No fancy meals. No…