Author: blvr316
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Sewing a Mini Wallet
This beginner-friendly project is a very handy accessory. Get access to the FREE downloadable pattern and the sew-along video tutorial HERE.>
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Grinding Grain
Grinding grain can be a great way to get all the health benefits that your grain has to offer into your flour and baked goods. Storage of grain and ground flour do need to be followed correctly. You can even get some grain from a local farmer and clean it easily with a colander before…
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Fermenting 101
Fermenting can include many things–from sauerkraut to sourdough bread. But, all fermented things have many health benefits in common. Download this guide to learn about fermenting, it’s health benefits, commonly fermented items, AND guides on how to ferment.
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Home-Made Cleaners
Tired of Clorox wipes and running to the store for more cleaners? Here’s your chance to try your hand at making natural cleaners at home. Notes: Orange Peel Cleaner: Orange peel cleaner is a great antimicrobial and antibacterial. Follow the recipe, below to make the orange peel cleaner. Do note that this will take about…
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Canning 101
Canning can be a great way to make use of produce from your garden before it all goes bad. Sometimes it is hard to eat the sheer amount of produce fresh. Check out our downloadable canning guide for information on water bath canning, pressure canning, and the food items that you cannot can.
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Making Mozzarella
Making cheese can be so rewarding–especially with a quick cheese that does not have to sit and age. Plus, what a great way to utilize an overabundance of milk (or a great milk sale!). You don’t even have to start with raw milk. Just make sure that the milk is NOT ultra-pasteurized (plain old pasteurized…
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DIY Pressed Flower Greeting Cards
We always talk about ways to get the most out of our vegetable gardens and how to preserve the fruits of our labor–but what about the flower garden? Here is the perfect way to get that flower garden working for you just as much as your veggie garden is. Preserve flowers (through pressing) and save…
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Saving Seeds and Overwintering
Did you know that you can save seeds and/or overwinter just about anything? If you have a certain vegetable that you LOVE but do not want to spend the money on expensive seeds again, check out this guide to see if and how you can save those seeds for yourself! OR… Do you have beautiful…
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Growing Mushrooms
Mushrooms are a set-it-and-forget-it type of fruiting plant for your garden. Think about the possibilities–I mean, how awesome would it be to have ANYTHING in your garden that does not require much (if any) maintenance? Grow them in a shady corner, where nothing else will grow and just leave them be. They should provide multiple…
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Fruit Tree Care
This step-by-step guide spells out the exact timeline for all of your fruit tree care. No more guessing when to spray what. No more guessing what fertilizers to use for your fruits. Just follow the easy, practical guide. Plus, the back of the guide has a complete list of fruit varieties that are suited for…
Home Ec Revival 