Yes I heard the pings…

The sound of accomplishment! #canning #canningandpreserving #canningseason #canningfood #preparedness

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Canning Cowgirl Candy

Cowgirl Candy 2 lbs Jalepenos 1 lbs Sweet Peppers 1 Onion 2-3 Cups Diced Pineapple (2 20oz cans) 1.5 Cups White Vinegar 2 Cups White Sugar 1 Cups Brown Sugar 1/4 tsp Turmeric 1/4 tsp Celery Seed 1/2 Tbsp Garlic Powder 1/2 tsp Cayenne Powder (optional) Chop or slice all fruits and ve

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Canning Potatoes Two Ways Review

Canning Potatoes. Prep potatoes and jars 1. Wash whole potatoes very well to remove all visible soil. Scrub well or Peel all potatoes completely and cut out eyes, green areas, or blemishes. 2. Cut into roughly 1/2–1 inch cubes or similar‑sized chunks so they process eve

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Canning Is Cheaper Than Therapy

It’s a win win. #canning #canningandpreserving #canningseason #canningfood #urbanhomestead

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Canning Green Beans Two Ways Review

The dry packed green beans were only a tad bit firmer as far as texture. The taste was about the same on both. Since the textures were pretty much the same, moving forward, i will be canning them with water and salt. Canning Green Beans 1. Wash and snap f

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Bees are sensitive to human body odors…

#honeybee #apiary #beehive #beekeeper #bee

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Canning Potatoes Two Ways

Canning Potatoes Two Ways (Dry packing & with water). Prep potatoes and jars 1. Wash whole potatoes very well to remove all visible soil. Scrub well or Peel all potatoes completely and cut out eyes, green areas, or blemishes. 2. Cut into roughly 1/2–1 inch cubes or similar‑sized c

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Benefits of Raw Honey

The exact mix depends on nectar source, season, and processing, but all real honey follows the same basic pattern: mostly carbohydrates plus water, then a huge variety of trace component. By weight, honey is dominated by carbohydrates: around 80% sugars and roughly 17–20% water. Honey contains a

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Canning is my excuse

Canning is my therapy, and sometimes my excuse! #canning #canningandpreserving #canningforbeginners #urbanhomestead #preparedness

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Canning Green Beans 2 Ways

Canning Green Beans. 1. Wash and snap fresh green beans into size you want. 2. Pack raw beans tightly into hot, clean pint or quart jars, leaving 1 inch headspace. 3. Optional: add 1/2 teaspoon canning salt per pint or 1 teaspoon per quart. 4. Pour boiling water over bean

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Natures Cough Syrup

Natures Cough Syrup Ingredients: 2-3 Lemons (Washed, sliced) Thumb size chunk of Ginger (chopped) Raw honey Directions: Layer ingredients in the jar. Cover with honey. Put the lid on. Leave on the counter for up to a week. Turn it over once in a while to make sure the honey is covering e

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The plant’s physician

Improved Flavor and Growth Chamomile enhances both the flavor and health of companion plants. When grown alongside vegetables like cabbage, onions, and cucumbers, chamomile can improve their taste. It also benefits wheat, basil, and many other herbs and vegetables through its presence in the garde

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Herbal Insect Repellent

Homemade Insect Repellent 2 oz catnip tincture 2 oz witch hazel 1-2 tablespoons crushed dried spotted bee balm (optional) 20 drops eucalyptus essential oil 15 drops cedar wood essential oil 10 drops tea tree essential oil 10 drops lemongrass essential oil 10 drops rosemary essential oil

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Garden snacking season

We have officially entered snack straight off the vine season and my sugar snaps are snapping. Are you team “eat it in the garden” or “bring it inside like an adult”? #gardening #garden #sugarsnappeas #gardenlife #urbanhomestead

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Modern problems, old solutions.

The modern problem being inflation and grocery prices. The old fashioned solution being canning and preserving. Preserving is a way to turn today’s prices into tomorrow’s security. Every time you put food on the shelf, you’re pre‑paying for future meals before the next price hike hits. When

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What is an herbal oil?

Herbal Oil An herbal oil infusion is plant material steeped in a carrier oil so that beneficial compounds transfer into the oil. This is different from essential oils (steam-distilled volatile oils). These infused oils are great for: -topical applications (salves, balms, massage oils) -skin

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I don’t preserve for fun….

Relax everyone…. It’s just a joke 😂. lemon Bar In A Jar: Oven Canning What you need: * Wide mouth half or quarter pint mason jars * Your favorite lemon bar recipe (box mix works great) * Lids and bands * Oven preheated to 325°F Steps: 1. Grease t

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Natural Fertilizer: Comfrey Tea

Simple Comfrey Tea Fertilizer How I make my supercharged comfrey tea for the garden: •Pack a bucket or jar full of chopped comfrey leaves (about 2/3 full). •Weigh the leaves down with a rock or plate so they stay submerged. •Fill with water, cover loosely (lid or cloth), and set it in a warm, s

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One of the most medicinal plants

From a nutritional perspective, dandelion greens are one of the most mineral‑ and vitamin‑dense leafy foods available, often surpassing cultivated greens like spinach and kale. The leaves provide significant amounts of vitamins A, C, K and B‑complex, plus iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, manga

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Benefits of Honey Ferments

When you submerge herbs, fruits, or garlic in honey, their moisture kickstarts a slow ferment that encourages beneficial microbes and the production of organic acids, enzymes, and sometimes probiotics. Fermentation partially breaks down sugars and plant cell walls, which can make nutrients and act

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