When summer temperatures are soaring, and you are dying to take a dip in the pool or drink an ice-cold lemonade to cool down, keep your animal friends in mind! Just like we need cooling down, they do too! When high summer temps hit us here in Georgia, we do these 7 things to ensure everyone is cool and comfortable.
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The lack of space or a large garden should not keep you from growing fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers. There is so much you can do and grow by utilizing vertical space, even in small areas and urban apartments. Not only is it fun and adds a pretty dimension to the garden, but it offers so many benefits. Here are the benefits, which veggies work best for vertical gardening, and a few tips and ideas.
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There is just something magical about preserving food. It is fun; you feel like you've accomplished something; you have food preserved for out-of-season, and it's something you can gift to others as well. Here is my favorite low-sodium dill pickle canning recipe along with a few other summer canning favorites.
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It is officially summer, and for my family and me, that means alfresco dining and savoring delicious garden-to-table recipes, and enjoying the outdoors. I love eating fresh from our garden. The fresher, the better! And so much more when the days are long, warm, and just full of life. Here is a summary of all the summer garden-to-table recipes I love to make!
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Crops such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and melons need warm temperatures and longer days to thrive. These warm-season vegetables should only be planted after the last frost date in your area and the soil is warm enough for seeds to germinate or transplants' roots to grow. Here are 11 of the best summer season vegetables to plant.
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My favorite way of making sugar-free strawberry jam is with water-bath-canning. It is quick, easy, and delicious! This is the perfect strawberry jam canning recipe that is sweet and juicy yet sugar-free, and great if you are a first-time canner!
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Duckling feed and nutrition may be the most crucial things for baby ducks to grow into healthy adult ducks. This will ensure they have a long, quality life and provide better quality eggs. Here are my top tips on what to feed baby ducks from the day they hatch to the remainder of their adult lives and other essentials you need to know.
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Adding compost to your garden is an excellent idea for your garden and the environment. We strongly believe that compost, among other things, is a significant contributor to the success of our vegetable garden. Let's dive in and discover how to use compost in the garden. Including the benefits to your garden, what to compost, how to compost, and when to compost!
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Every year when spring comes around, I am waiting in anticipation to start my garden and plant out all the seedlings I have so fondly attended to. But, before I put my babies in the ground, I need to harden them off to prepare them for the harsh world outside. But, what does it mean to harden off plants? Here is the what, why, when, and how!
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Even though I love gardening and tend to it daily, I realize it is not the same for everyone. Perhaps you don't have the time, energy, on patience to start with seedlings indoors to transplant them later. You want gardening to be simple and easy and kind of just take care of itself ;-) This is where direct sowing can be your friend and make gardening easier. Here’s how to direct sow in 10 easy steps, and a chart on starting seeds outdoors.
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If you think a gorgeous flower garden is only for those with green fingers, you are mistaken, my friend. You, too, can have a beautiful flower garden with easy-to-grow flowers when following a few basic rules! Here are 12 of the easiest flowers to grow from seed!
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I recently discovered Butterfly Pea Flower Tea, and yes, it is as tasty, pretty, and wonderful as the name itself! This unique tea is made from the bright blue petals from the butterfly-pea plant and has been used for centuries in South East Asia in herbal tea drinks and cooking. The flower dissolves into this gorgeous deep blue color when steeped in hot water. Surprise your guests with this super yummy, healthy, and gorgeous spring drink!
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Are you new to gardening and have wondered what gardening tools you need to get started? Well, there are a few essential garden tools that will make your life and gardening so much easier and more enjoyable! Avoid buying unnecessary gardening tools taking up a lot of space and costing you a lot of money. Here are my recommendations for essential garden tools for beginners!
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We love when spring arrives here at our homestead. There’s this intangible buzz in the air as everything comes to life. This time of the year we are hard at work to get everything cleaned after winter and get ready for the new season. That includes tasks for our garden, animals, and home! If you need some ideas or a spring checklist, here are our main spring chores around the homestead.
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I love the fact that a plant can be beautiful, practical, and healthy! It’s the ultimate combo! And dandelions are just that! They are herbaceous plants with many health benefits, and look gorgeous in your dishes or on a plate! These Dandelion and Honey Muffins are super tasty, fluffy, and have just the right amount of sweetness.
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Choosing a chicken breed is difficult because there are so many different types. A good way to narrow down the options is to ask yourself some basic questions and consider the environment the chickens will live in. This guide will help you choose the best backyard chicken breeds that will suit your family!
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One thing I love most about our garden is being able to eat and cook straight from it! The joy of going outside to pick something fresh and use it in your meals is unbeatable. And even better than this, is making a spring dish from your garden, celebrating all that is beautiful and new. Just like this delicious onion & dandelion spring focaccia!
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