Save Your Extra Tomatoes for Later! Who doesn’t love a fresh ripe tomato, right off the vine?! Well, I sure do. Our family has been enjoying Pink Oxheart tomatoes this summer. But I can only eat so many tomatoes in season. I always plant extras so I’ll have some to …
Freezing Your Own Homegrown Veggies Growing your own fresh veggies for the summer table is a wonderful way to provide healthy …
Canning Dill Pickles I wanted to can some dill pickles this year so I wouldn’t be tempted to pick up a …
Keeping Hot Peppers for Later My Dad sent a nice bag of hot peppers home with us when we visited family in …
Store Canned Goods Properly Proper storage of your canned goods is important for the best flavor, quality, and nutrient retention. After …
It’s Peach Canning Season on the Homestead! Between the bushel of peaches I brought back from Amish country in New York and …
I grew up in a family that canned and froze lots of veggies and fruits for the winter. Every summer we …
Renewable Energy Fair this Weekend! If you live in the greater Chicago or northern Illinois area, you might be interested in attending …
