As the seasons change and the harvest time approaches, gardeners are often left with a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables. From ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil to sweet strawberries and crunchy bell peppers, the garden offers a plethora of produce that is delicious in its prime. But what happens when you can’t use everything […]
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September and October Produce: A Guide to Seasonal Harvests and Preserving with Freeze Drying
As summer fades into autumn, farmers’ markets and grocery stores overflow with the vibrant bounty of seasonal produce. September and October are the perfect months to explore the richness of this harvest time and to stock your pantry with the tastes of fall. Not only is this produce fresh and delicious, but it’s also an […]
Embracing National Fruit & Veggies Month: The Magic of Freeze Drying
Did you know September is time to celebrate National Fruit & Veggies Month? This month-long observance encourages us to eat healthier by incorporating more fruits and vegetables into our diets. Not only are these colorful foods packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, but they can also be versatile in how we prepare and preserve them. […]
Save your garden, save money
According to the National Gardening Association, more than a third of U.S. households now grow some of their own food. While most people decide to garden as a hobby, the best part about this hobby is it can save you money. A well-maintained garden can yield about ½ pound of produce per square foot. That […]
4 Veggies to Plant Now and Freeze Dry Later
It’s been a long winter and it’s high time to talk about gardening. We’ve got a few more weeks of chilly weather to go, but before you know it friendly green sprouts will be pushing through the soil and bright berries will be getting sweet. Gardeners usually get through the last weeks of winter by […]
Freeze Dryer Quickly Pays for Itself
A Home Freeze Dryer will quickly pay for itself in a number of ways: Preserve food you normally waste and throw away. Easily preserve produce from gardens and fruit trees. Create your own long term, emergency food storage. A number of studies show that an average American family wastes 40% of their food purchases per […]
5 Healthiest Vegetables for Your Garden
It’s been an early spring for many parts of the country and gardeners everywhere are getting their plots ready. We like to think that home freeze dryers and gardens go together like peas and carrots; when you have a home freeze dryer you can easily preserve your entire harvest, and even plant more food and […]
Freeze Drying the Harvest
Hard to believe, but it’s harvest time once again. This is actually one of our favorite times of the year. The heat is starting to break, the garden is going crazy with a finale of more vegetables than we can eat in a week, and we get to share that bounty with friends and neighbors. […]
Freeze-Dried Garden Seeds
Recently, the head engineer at Harvest Right wondered what would happen if he freeze-dried seeds. Would they germinate? He freeze dried 10 different types of vegetable seeds, started them under grow lights inside his home, then transplanted them in a Garden Right geodesic dome greenhouse. It worked! Every single one of the seeds germinated – but […]
Growing Fruits in Your Garden Year Round
Adding fruits to your diet is essential to keeping yourself healthy, and growing fruit in your backyard comes with added benefits. You’ll enjoy fresh, chemical-free food and more physical activity when you grow your own. Even if you live in the city, you can grow your own fruit. It just takes some basic knowledge and […]
