Maybe you found a great deal on apples, every fall in Michigan they drop really low per pound. Or maybe you have a big bowl you don’t know what to…
Homemade Apple Pie Filling Canning Recipe
Author: Becky
Pickled Radish Canning Recipe
Most people don't have a lot of experience with radishes, and I'll be honest - I didn't either until I started gardening. They're a great quick crop, can be used…
Two Recipes to Make with Chive Blossoms
One of the first harvests you'll have in your garden most likely will be some of your perennial herbs. And chives are some of the most prolific herbs in most…
Preparing Bee Hives for Winter
It's been a couple of months since we've updated on our beehive, and there are a couple of reasons for that. First - well we've been busy and the bees…
What’s the Difference between Heirlooms and Hybrid Plants?
When shopping for plants at your local garden center, you may notice some are marked ‘heirloom,” while others are labeled “hybrid.” Have you ever wondered what these terms mean –…
Canning Pineapple at Home – Simple and Easy!
I love pineapple. It's as simple as that, so when I saw they were on sale at our Kroger for $10/10 I had to get some. Actually, I'll admit it…
What is Succession Planting and How to do it Right
If you have a small amount of space to plant a vegetable garden, you are probably eager to get the most out of it. Succession planting is a great way…
Sliced Pears in Light Syrup Canning Recipe
Well, it's about the end of pear season in our yard -and I couldn't be happier. Since the trees that came with our house hadn't been cared for, for over…
How to Grow and Store Oregano
Oregano is a culinary workhorse popular in Greek, Italian, and Mexican cuisine. Mexican oregano is not from the same botanical family as the Greek and Italian varieties, however. It is…
Homemade Maraschino Cherry Recipe + Canning Instructions
It's cherry season! Or at least it's just beginning here in Michigan. The cherries on my trees are just starting to blush and we can't wait to bring them in…