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In the time of iPads and wi-fi, gardening may seem hopelessly old-fashioned. Some people associate it with sweaty skin and a sore back, but thanks to some low-tech garden gadgets, it doesn’t have to be so hard. Check out some...
Most gardeners are vaguely familiar with the concept of composting, but what is it? How does it to help your plants? When a plant dies it decays where it falls. As it decays, it breaks down into basic nutrients and...
The Many Benefits of Social Gardens
Most of us can’t afford the acres of rolling farmland we imagine in daydreams, but combining resources can allow friends and neighbors to enjoy gardening activities – and fresh produce — with a minimal investment. While some neighborhoods have land...
Freeze-drying Make-ahead Meals for Efficiency and Weight Loss
People who have lost weight and kept it off, and people who run efficient households in the middle of chaotic schedules have one important thing in common: They plan ahead. Meal planning is so much easier when you can make...
5 Cool Tools for City Gardeners
Just because you lack 10 acres of farmland doesn’t mean you can’t indulge yourself in the relaxing benefits of country life. Here are some of our favorite ways to bring the joys of gardening to city apartments: 1.To Bee –...
Garden Inspiration: 9 Botanical Gardens to Visit this Summer
Given that our products are mostly related to enhancing your garden efforts or preserving the fruits thereof, we love all topics related to gardening. Here’s a favorite: Whether you’re a new gardener or have a seasoned green thumb, nothing is...
Five New Ways to Eat Your Vegetables Now
Now that you are going to grow or buy a bunch of fresh vegetables to process in your home freeze dryer, you’ll likely have extra that you’re going to want to eat fresh. Despite wanting to eat in a more...
It’s warming up outside and you may not want to think about soup or stew for a few months. However, traditional gardeners and food preservationists know that thinking about what you’ll eat in the fall and winter dictates what you...
Pickling Fruits and Vegetables
Yes, you read the title correctly. Not only can you pickle vegetables, you can pickle all kinds of fruits. And it’s easy. Pickling involves immersing a fruit or vegetable in a mixture of vinegar, salt, and spices and letting it...