Quilting has always been a part of my life. My mother was a quilter, and my earliest memories include my mother quilting and my attempts to help her. So it is surprising to me that many people...
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Green onions, also known as scallions, can be planted from seeds, started indoors and transplanted, or grown from onion sets. Knowing when and how to plant them is key to success. Green onion...
When planning a quilt project, one of the choices that must be made is the kind of fabric that will be used as the backing or the bottom layer of the three-piece quilt sandwich. The color can either...
This article will discuss how food pH is determined and how this is used to decide on an appropriate canning procedure. I will then give advice and guidelines on how to safely can and preserve each...
Can You Use an Instant Pot for Canning? What You Should Know
After many years of canning, I’m often asked whether an Instant Pot can be used for canning. And even though I love the Instant Pot and use mine often for preparing many different foods, its uses...
Eggshells are made of biodegradable materials that are surprisingly nutritious for your plants. So, you’ve probably been throwing away free fertilizer without even knowing it. But how do you...