Tag: Harvesting
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Quick-Prep Homemade French Fries for the Freezer: Perfect Air Fryer Sides
Harvest season’s bounty often means a pile of imperfect potatoes begging for a second chance. Rescue them with this simple guide to homemade frozen French fries—peel, soak, flash-freeze, and stock your freezer for crispy air fryer sides in minutes. Zero waste, big flavor, and weeknight ease for busy families.
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Homemade Dill Pickles: A Simple Guide to Crispy, Crunchy Perfection
Unlock the simple joy of homemade dill pickles with this beginner-friendly guide. Transform fresh garden cucumbers into crispy, tangy delights using basic tools and a straightforward water bath canning method. Preserve your summer harvest, customize with spices, and enjoy flavorful snacks year-round—complete with tips for perfect crunch and troubleshooting advice.
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6 Tools to Make Harvest Low Stress
Fall can be stressful when the harvest is coming but you don’t have the proper tools. These 6 tools for harvest will make this harvest season low stress.
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Gardening Without the Stress & the Excess
The arrival of seed catalogs signals the time to plan our gardens. To ensure a productive and purposeful harvest, track your family’s culinary preferences to determine what to plant. Map out your garden space, plan which plants to grow, take inventory of seeds, shop wisely, and seek advice from local gardeners. Keep detailed notes to…
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Garden Facts: Garlic 101
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you when a link is used. . Main sources for this blog include: – The Encyclopedia of County Living by Carla Emery – The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It by John Seymour Garlic originated in…
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Garden Facts: Onions 101
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you when a link is used. Main sources for this blog include: – The Encyclopedia of County Living by Carla Emery – The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It by John Seymour Onions, particularly globe onions…
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Garden Facts: Radishes 101
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you when a link is used. Main sources for this blog include: – The Encyclopedia of County Living by Carla Emery – The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It by John Seymour Radishes are one of…
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Garden Facts: Parsnips 101
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you when a link is used. . Main sources for this blog include: – The Encyclopedia of County Living by Carla Emery – The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It by John Seymour Parsnips are a…
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Garden Facts: Carrots 101
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you when you use a link. Main sources for this blog include: – The Encyclopedia of County Living by Carla Emery – The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It by John Seymour Carrots are another staple…
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Garden Facts: Sweet Potatoes 101
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you when you use a link. Main sources for this blog include: – The Encyclopedia of County Living by Carla Emery – The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It by John Seymour Sweet potatoes, though they…
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