Latest Preserving Articles
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Harvest
Storing Your Own Herbs and Spices
In botany, an herbaceous plant is a non-woody vascular plant that either dies or dies back to ground after flowering. Other disciplines including culinary, religious,...
By: Grubbycup | Indoor Gardener, Owner & Writer of Grow with Grubbycup
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Harvest
How to Extend the Life of Your Harvest: Harvesting, Storing, and Preserving
Growing and preserving your own food is not only a fun and rewarding hobby; it is also a great way to save money and ensure a high-quality, clean diet. So, when harvest...
By: Eric Hopper | Writer, Consultant, Product Tester
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Harvest
10 Helpful Post-Harvest Hints
Harvest time in the outdoor garden is a magical time for growers. But while you are busy bringing in that delightful bounty of potatoes, squash, carrots, tomatoes and...
By: Grubbycup | Indoor Gardener, Owner & Writer of Grow with Grubbycup
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Plant Types
Pro Tips for Growing Great Garlic
Garlic is a delicious root vegetable known for its pungent flavor that can be found in most recipes. We put it on bread, mix it in hummus, use it on proteins, add it to...
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Harvest
Pantry Prep: Preserving Homegrown Herbs
Herbs are useful in cooking, home remedies and in gardening strategies like companion planting. They’re easy to grow, and can be preserved in a surprising number...
By: Sara Elliott | Gardener, Writer
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Propagation
A Seed Saved: How to Harvest & Store Plant Seeds
Planting a seed where you—not nature—decides is a powerful activity. Vast cities have sprouted near-rich farmlands, and whole cultures have revolved around...
By: Sara Elliott | Gardener, Writer
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Harvest
Harvest Hoedown: How to Get the Most Out of Your Harvest
You’ve sweated and strained to get your garden the way you want it. A lot of time, effort and money was invested in getting your garden into the ground, and now...
By: Shannon McKee | Freelance Writer, Gardener
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Harvest
Harvesting: Preserving It Right
Now that summer has officially come to an end, one question stands out above all the rest: “What are we to do with all of our excess harvest?” Having spent...
By: Nichola Moffat
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Grow Spaces
Grow Your Own Food Indoors
Over the past few years, I have noticed more and more people getting back to the garden. They are realizing the value of growing their own food. Not only does food from...
By: Monica Mansfield | Homesteader, Owner & Writer of The Nature Life Project
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Harvest
Drying and Smoking Harvests: How to Improve Longevity and Flavor
Harvesting Your Herbs and SpicesGetting the best flavor out of your crop starts with when you harvest. Once most herbs, fruits or vegetables have been harvested, their...
By: David Kessler
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Harvest
Maintain Your Harvest: Post-Harvest Handling and Storage
You have made it this far—your crops are ready for harvest and the route to their final destination is all planned out. This is when many growers start partying,...
By: Shane Hutto | Owner
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