Category Archives: Fruits and Vegetables

Canning Peaches … Delish!

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Jodi

Jodi walks you through a simple tutorial on how to can peaches. Continue reading →

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The Million Dollar Question?

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Julie

What do you think is the question we get asked the most about food storage? Find out what it is and how we are attempting to answer that question! Continue reading →

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Blasts from the Past: Learning the Lost Arts of Self Reliance

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Julie

See how Jodi has taught herself some of the old-fashioned skills such as canning, sprouting, etc. Continue reading →

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Garden Update and FAQ Part Two

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Jodi

Read about Jodi’s garden updates and also part two of our Gardening FAQ. Continue reading →

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How To Build a Vinyl Square Foot Garden Box

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Jodi

Jodi’s husband gives another great tutorial, this time on how to build a vinyl square foot garden box. Continue reading →

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Our trip to the dump

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Jodi

Jodi’s family took a fun little trip to the dump to get compost for her square foot gardens. Continue reading →

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How To Make Strawberry Jam

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Jodi

Check out Jodi’s in depth picture tutorial on how to make strawberry jam! Continue reading →

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Food Storage FOOL’s Day Results

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Jodi and Julie

Well we had a great “Food Storage Fools Day” where we actually did some things we have been putting off FoReVeR! We were so glad our readers joined us and got some great emails, facebook discussions, pictures and feedback about … Continue reading →

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Square Foot Gardening FAQ

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Jodi and Julie

Some of your most asked questions about gardening are answered by Emily of mysquarefootgarden.net. Don’t miss out the info on her new eBooks now available too! Continue reading →

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How to Grow Easter Grass with Wheat

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Jodi

This is such a fun activity to do with your family. I learned about it at my son’s preschool and knew that I had to post it here for you all to enjoy. Make sure to do it 1 week … Continue reading →

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