In this third and final part of our Basic Seed Starting for Beginners series, I will teach you how to decide how much to plant, how to plant your seeds, and how to care for your seeds until transplanting. Then I will help you troubleshoot any issues that may arise during your seed starting journey. “To plant a garden is…
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Basic Seed Starting for Beginners Part 2: Materials and Planning
In this second part of my Basic Seed Starting for Beginners series, I walk you through soil, container, lighting, and location options and preparation. I will also teach you how to plan when to plant each seed variety. “All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today.” –Chinese Proverb Hello again! In this 3 part series…
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Basic Seed Starting for Beginners Part 1: Choosing Your Seeds
In this first part of my Basic Seed Starting for Beginners series, I walk you through how to tell the difference between GMO seeds, non-GMO seeds, hybrid seeds, heirloom seeds, and organic seeds. You’ll learn what seeds will work for your gardening zone, how to tell what your gardening zone is, what to look for on your seed packets, and…
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Making Yogurt the Old Fashioned Way
Learn how incredibly easy it is to make yogurt the old fashioned way. Forget cluttering your counter with yet another gadget. No yogurt makers here! I’ll show you how to start and cook a new batch of yogurt, troubleshoot issues that may arise, and how to keep your culture continually without needing to constantly buy new starter. Supplies Needed Pot…
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Green Pepper Jelly Canning Recipe
This Green Pepper Jelly Canning Recipe may be a little unconventional but it is sure to be a crowd pleasing appetizer at your next gathering. Its fruity apple flavor with a green pepper kick will have your taste buds dancing! If you ever find yourself with an abundance of green peppers, whether from a great deal at the farmer’s market,…
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