With a world food crisis, drought and civil unrest over escalating food prices, around the world, we all have concerns about food security and the ability to feed our own families. An info-graphic is ... Read More about How much land do you need to be self sufficient?
How much land do you need to be self sufficient?
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How to Dry Fruit so You Can Turn Summer’s Bounty into Natural Candy
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Learn how to dry fruit so that you can create natural candy from the bountiful fruit and berry harvest that your garden produces. 7 good reasons to learn how to dry fruit Dried fruit and ... Read More about How to Dry Fruit so You Can Turn Summer’s Bounty into Natural Candy
Food preservation – summer’s bounty for winter’s scarcity
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Where to begin? Now is the time to prepare your food for the coming winter. When it comes to putting-by your garden produce or farmer's market bounty for winter use there are several approaches. My ... Read More about Food preservation – summer’s bounty for winter’s scarcity
Making Jam from Scratch — How to Make Pectin
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Homemade Jam from scratch Making jam at home requires pectin to jell the jam. Pectin works in combination with an acid, sugar and heat to jell the jam or jelly. I used to purchase Certo, ... Read More about Making Jam from Scratch — How to Make Pectin
Harvesting Nettles for Spinning
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Its almost time to harvest nettle stems for spinning. Depending on where you live, late August to early September is the best time. You want to catch them when the leaves die back but before the new ... Read More about Harvesting Nettles for Spinning
How to Get Rid of Broccoli Worms in Organic Broccoli, Cauliflower, & Cabbage
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If you grow broccoli organically you've encountered broccoli worms at some time in your gardening career. If you buy organic broccoli at the farmer's market you might even find them hiding among ... Read More about How to Get Rid of Broccoli Worms in Organic Broccoli, Cauliflower, & Cabbage
