Author: John
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How to save tomato seed
How to save tomato seed There is an unchallenged king in gardens everywhere who’s flavor is outstanding – and that is tomatoes! Growing the perfect tomato is like searching for the holy grail. It can often elude gardeners. They have become the fan favorite because of the wide variety of shapes, colors and flavors. There…
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Vegetable Garden – When to plant
Vegetable Garden – When to plant One of the most common questions when it comes to vegetable gardens is – when do I plant my seeds for my vegetable garden? Vegetable Garden: When do I plant That question can have many different answers based on certain details. These details can include – where you live,…
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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili We have officially entered into the cooler season!! Fall temperatures are here and that makes me want – chili!Until now, our hands-down favorite has always been my healthier turkey chili here. While it still holds a special place at our dinner table, this creamy white chicken chili is a new…
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Pecan Pie Cheesecake Recipe
Pecan Pie Cheesecake Recipe We love finding new recipes to use around the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. We usually try at least one or two each year. Our family loves cheesecake and pecan pie – so we decided to make a Thanksgiving mashup. We were pleasantly surprised! This dessert is the best of both worlds…
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Food Foraging – How to find native edible plants right in your backyard
Food Foraging – How to find native edible plants right in your backyard What is food foraging? Well, it is a simple concept really. The idea of foraging for food has been around forever. It is “finding and harvesting food from the wild” and for thousands of years, people have been eating off the land…
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Homemade Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Recipe If there’s one thing I look forward to at Thanksgiving, its homemade pumpkin pie. A slice of pumpkin pie topped with a huge serving of whipped cream. Today’s recipe is my absolute favorite recipe for homemade pumpkin pie. Just one taste and you will be wondering why you’ve never made your…
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Seed Saving – Quick tips for saving seed
Seed Saving – Quick Tips for Saving Seed One of the best things you can do for your garden – is to save your own seed. This is one of the oldest and most beneficial things to learn how to do. Ever wonder “where did a Cherokee Purple tomato come from?” or what about your…
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Easy Homemade Apple Pie Filling Recipe
Easy Homemade Apple Pie Filling Recipe Apple desserts are classic comfort foods, and many of them are made with Apple Pie Filling. Just thinking about apple pie conjures up the memories of going to grandma’s house, and the times spent with family this time of year. When it comes to apple pie, you can purchase…
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Slow Cooker Fried Apples Recipe
Slow Cooker Fried Apples Recipe It is November and we’re coming up on Thanksgiving fast! This is one of my favorite times of the year! And while I love spending time with family and cooking a big meal, I don’t always love slaving away all day in the kitchen. So, I’m always looking for ways…
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How to Install Drip Irrigation for Fruit Trees
What’s the most important to the survival of your fruit trees? For me in Texas, it is definitely – water! Here in Texas we have absolutely brutal summers with highs reaching the triple digits regularly. It can get as hot as 110 F here on the hottest days. It is crucial for you fruit trees…
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Essential Oils – 3 Methods to use Essential Oils
Essential Oils – 3 Methods to Use Essential Oils When you find something that works – you want to use it. That is the way we feel about Essential Oils in our home. We first tried them out about a year ago and had some immediate success. We implemented a healthy lifestyle and starting using…
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Essential Oils – What are Essential Oils and why to use them
Essential Oils – What Are Essential Oils And Why To Use Them What are Essential Oils Essential oils are plant extracts that are aromatic. These oils help the plant regulate growth and metabolism, builds the plant’s immune system, and wards off viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, and inserts. Like plants, these essential oils can help our…
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Best animals for your homestead
Best Animals for your homestead If one of your goals is self-sufficiency (or close to it) and you’re not a vegan, you’ll need a source of milk, eggs, and possibly meat. Even if you are a vegan, keeping animals on your homestead can provide you with natural fiber or wool to sell. Raising your own…
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How to Plant an Apple Tree
Apple trees are adaptable to a wide variety of soil types and growing conditions. Like most fruit trees, growing apple trees successfully requires a commitment to regular care and maintenance. Once apple trees are established in the home garden you can be rewarded with a bountiful harvest of sweet, juicy apples. Sound good? Read more…
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Salted Caramel Apple Sheet Cake Recipe
Salted Caramel Apple Sheet Cake Recipe Everybody loves caramel, right? I mean, who wouldn’t? I absolutely love caramel! Caramel everything. It can’t get any better – or can it? If you haven’t had a dessert with salted caramel, then you are missing out. The salted caramel makes this Salted Caramel Apple Sheet Cake recipe amazing!…
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How to pick the best apple at the market
How to pick the best apple at the market Grocery shopping wasn’t always something that I liked. Grocery runs weren’t a regular occurrence for me until I grew up and got married. I got a job at a restaurant and my love for food was blossomed. I started going to markets and browsing the aisles…
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How to Mulch Around Fruit Trees: 3 Best Mulch For Fruit Trees
How to mulch around fruit trees Mulching is an easy way to cut down on water loss by plants and soil, as well as to slowly add nutrients back into the soil. Mulches come in organic and non-organic forms; and they affect soil acidity, water retention ability, and nutrient levels—all things that are important to…
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Slow Cooker Apple Cider Recipe
Slow Cooker Apple Cider Recipe What makes every cold night with family better? A glass of warm apple cider. We love to enjoy this slow cooker apple cider when we need a fresh and tasty pick-me-up on those chilly nights. Why buy apple cider at the store when you can make it at home? But,…
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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe For me, fall is all about harvest time. Harvesting fresh apples and pears by the bushel! The warm smell of apple pie or pear tarts fills our house as Thanksgiving approaches. This Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars recipe will not disappoint! What’s better than caramel apples this time of year? Every…
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Espalier Fruit Trees – The solution to your small garden space
Do you have a small yard or garden? Ever wanted to grow fruit trees but don’t have enough room? You should give espalier trees a try! What is that? Read more about espalier fruit trees! Espalier Fruit Trees: What? Espalier, hard to say but definitely rewarding! Espalier is a process of training fruit trees to…