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The Ultimate List of 27+ Rhubarb Dessert Recipes
If you’re looking for the best Rhubarb Dessert Recipes, you’re in the right place. Rhubarb season is one of my favorite times of year. There’s something so special about turning those tart stalks into sweet, vibrant treats, and it reminds me of my childhood! These rhubarb recipes are perfect for brunches, afternoon snacks, or ending your day on a sweet…
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How to Make Dandelion Jelly with Fresh Spring Dandelions
Dandelion jelly is a sweet and sunny way to welcome spring and put those golden backyard blooms to good use. Often considered a weed, dandelions are actually edible from root to petal and offer gentle medicinal and skin benefits. They also support early pollinators and add cheerful color after a long Midwest winter. This jelly recipe uses only the petals…
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Easy Grape Jelly Recipe for Beginner Canners
This easy grape jelly recipe is made from grape juice, giving you all the rich, fruity flavor with less prep. It’s perfect if you want to skip the store-bought versions full of preservatives, food dyes, and excess sugar. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a smooth, flavorful jelly that tastes like childhood — but better. Whether you’re…
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How to Render Tallow for Skincare or Cooking
If you’re into nontoxic skincare and cooking, you’ve probably heard about tallow! It’s easy to learn How to Render Tallow if you can get your hands on some good-quality suet. Once you have your rendered tallow, you can make your own skincare products, soaps, candles, or use it for cooking. Reap the benefits of this high-quality and nutritious product at…
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The Best Companion Plants for Tomatoes
Planting the best companion plants for tomatoes can make a big difference in how your garden grows — and how pest-free your harvest stays. Over the years, I’ve found a handful of reliable companion plants that not only boost my tomato yield but also help keep pests like hornworms to a minimum. In fact, since I started using companion planting,…
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Pizookie Recipe: How to Make a Big Cast Iron Cookie
I grew up loving to bake but I do not like making batches or cookies. I want to make my dessert, throw it in the oven, and be done. That’s why this Easy Pizookie Recipe is PERFECT. It’s got the ooey gooey delicious center, and there’s no need to make batches and batches of cookies. Grab your ingredients, throw them…
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Low Sugar Black Raspberry Currant Jam Recipe and How to Juice Red Currants
Black Raspberry Currant Jam is a unique, richly flavored preserve made with foraged or garden-grown berries. This combination balances the deep sweetness of black raspberries with the tartness of red currants for a jam that’s both bold and beautiful. It’s one of our favorite ways to use up a variety of berries, and it’s easy to customize with what you…
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The Ultimate Monthly Canning Guide For Zone 5 Gardeners
It can be so overwhelming during the spring and summer months when you’re garden is ready to harvest and you’re trying to preserve what you can. Having a Monthly Canning Guide for Zone 5 Gardeners can be very helpful during the planning process. If you’re just starting your gardening or canning journey, don’t feel like you have to do it…
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How to Dry Calendula Flowers 3 Different Ways
There are many ways to dry herbs and flowers; learn How to Dry Calendula in 3 ways in this article! If you’re short on time, you can use the oven or dehydrator method, and if you have lots of time, you can set your calendula flowers out to dry. Regardless of how you dry your calendula, you’re going to love…
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How to Start Seeds Indoors in Zone 5: Tips, Timeline, and Best Plants
Learn when to Start Seeds Indoors in Zone 5 plus grab some tips and tricks along the way. If you’re new to gardening, this is a great place to start! Starting your seeds indoor can help combat the shorter growing season that we have in zone 5. Learn when to start some popular seeds to they are ready to be…
