Freeze Dried Greens - Spinach and Kale

We've all heard that eating your greens is important for your diet.  Greens like spinach and kale are rich in nutrients and vitamins.  They are s…

Freeze Dry Potatoes for Long-Term Storage

Potatoes.  They are a staple in our society.  We eat them in almost every restaurant and, I'd say, most homes. They are inexpensive and can be use…

Easy Tomato Basil Sauce Recipe for Canning

One of my favorite vegetables to grow in our garden is tomatoes.  And not just one variety.  Although I am a little partial to Early Girls. This post …

Growing and Harvesting Potatoes

When you live in Idaho, it is common for people to think you grow your own potatoes.  Let me put this idea to rest.  Local farmers grow potatoes and …

Freeze Drying Corn: Insider Tips and Techniques

Years ago when we started on our freeze drying journey, we wanted to try so many different fruits and vegetables.  But surprisingly, corn was not one…

Grow, Harvest and Store Spaghetti Squash

Looking for a new addition to your garden this spring? We suggest you grow spaghetti squash. Not only is s paghetti squash an easy-to-grow vegetable…

How to Braid Onions

Onions are a staple in our kitchen.  I'd say about 80 percent of the meals that we make include onions.  Which means every year we plant onions , …

Growing and Harvesting Onions

The second year of our marriage, we created a little plot in our backyard to plant a garden.  We didn't have much room or really know what we wer…

Grow a Pumpkin from Seed – A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the biggest indicators that fall has finally arrived, for me, is when our pumpkins are ready to harvest.  They are full size, orange (blue, gr…

Tips for Freezing Bell Peppers

If you're like me, you love fresh bell peppers but sometimes can't use them all before they go bad. Well, have no fear! You can freeze green …

How to Plant, Grow and Harvest Beautiful Carrots

One of the questions that new homesteaders and gardeners often have is how do you know when to pick carrot?  This post contains affiliate links to pro…

How to Plant Corn Seeds

Many people think of corn as nothing more than a tasty summertime treat. But this humble vegetable actually has a lot to offer. Today we'll walk …

Gardening Tips and Tricks

Gardening is not just a hobby, but a great way to sustain a healthy relationship with food, provide for your family and awesome exercise.   But it doe…

Easy Traditional Pico de Gallo Recipe

Summer is a great time of year for fresh fruit and vegetable recipes.  Just take a stroll to your garden or a nice walk around a farmers market and y…

Easy Freezer Sweet Corn Recipe

When it comes to versatile vegetables, corn is definitely at the top of the list. Corn can be used in a wide variety of dishes, from soups and …

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