USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map Find Your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Enter ZIP Code: Search If you’ve ever picked up a packet of seeds or looked at plant tags at the nursery, you’ve likely seen a reference to the USDA Hardiness Zones Map, also called gardening zones or planting zones. Understanding the USDA Plant Hardiness … Read more
These delicious mulberry muffins are soft, fluffy, and studded with juicy fruit in every bite. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, this easy mulberry muffin recipe lets the natural sweetness and tartness of mulberries shine. Whether you’re using fresh-picked berries or a stash from the freezer, these muffins are the perfect way to savor the season. … Read more
Home canning is a fantastic way to preserve fresh food, but the cost of single-use lids can add up over time. That’s where reusable canning lids, like those from Harvest Guard, come in. If you’re looking for a sustainable and budget-friendly alternative to traditional canning lids, this guide will walk you through everything you need … Read more
Mulberry pie is one of the mulberry recipes we always try to make during mulberry season. With a little lemon juice to enhance the mild flavor of the mulberries, this mulberry pie recipe will remind you of the not-too-sweet fruit pies our Grandmothers used to make. While mulberry season is quite long, 3-4 weeks in … Read more
If you’ve never tried mulberry pancakes, you’re in for a treat! These juicy berries add a pop of tart sweetness to fluffy pancakes, making them the perfect way to start your Saturday morning. Whether you have fresh mulberries from your summer harvest or a bag of frozen ones from last year, this easy recipe will help … Read more
If you’re wondering if can you freeze mashed potatoes, the answer is a resounding YES! I’ve been making and freezing mashed potatoes for years, I’ve served them at regular meals, family holidays and even church potlucks. And everyone loves them. I’m going to share all the tricks and the secret ingredient for a no-fuss way of … Read more
Cornbread is the perfect accompaniment to anything from beans and hearty soups to fried chicken. This old-fashioned cornbread recipe is the one my mom used to make and now I make when I need a quick bread side dish with simple ingredients. With crispy edges and a buttery corn flavor, this is the only cornbread … Read more
If you’re looking for authentic, southern fig preserves, this is the recipe you need. This spiced up version of the traditional preserved fig recipe turns fresh figs into a super flavorful treat that can be enjoyed all year long. I’ve included safe canning instructions but you can also make this recipe in a small batch … Read more
Pickled carrots are a great addition to any meal. They have a tangy flavor but the sweet carrot flavor isn’t overpowered. With this easy pickled carrot recipe you can make a jar or two for the refrigerator or a full canner load for the pantry. Plus, I’ll show you how to safely change up the … Read more
Pickled cauliflower is a crunchy, tangy snack or addition to a relish tray. This pickled cauliflower recipe is safe for canning to make shelf-stable pickles or to make quick pickles for the refrigerator. In winter when we’re harvesting head after head of cauliflower, I like to use one or two heads to make a batch … Read more
Freezing bananas is so very easy! No special equipment is necessary. Plus you can use the frozen bananas for so many things from baking to smoothies! Next time you buy bananas, buy extra and use these step-by-step instructions to freeze them. Fresh bananas are some of the least expensive fruit you can buy and when … Read more
Lemon curd is for more than just topping scones, although that’s delicious, too! Use homemade lemon curd to make all kinds of delicious desserts and savory foods. Using simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry, this list of recipes that use lemon curd is all you need to please the lemon lovers … Read more
Fideo is a traditional Mexican dish that is rarely found in Mexican restaurants. Fideo is something that most Mexican families make and, honestly, have their own variations of it. It’s something that is passed down from generation to generation. There’s no one “right way” to make Mexican fideo recipes. With that in mind, I’ve collected … Read more
We’ve been keeping chickens for about 15 years and over the years I’ve thought about getting an automatic chicken coop door. But, honestly, it didn’t need like the right thing for us until recently. If you’re a backyard chicken keeper, you know that caring for your feathered friends can be both rewarding and time-consuming. One … Read more
Venison is such versatile and healthy meat. It’s much leaner than beef and is a great alternative for red meat in any recipe. I’ve gathered 50 of the best venison recipes to inspire you to use this delicious meat. Historically, “venison” meant any wild game meats, today it’s used mainly to mean the meat from … Read more
Canning chicken is easier than you might think and so very versatile. You can use it for easy meals during the busy work week, a super easy chicken salad, or as a the base of a soup or chicken pot pie. Truly the possibilities are endless. Why Can Chicken? Besides the fact that home-canned chicken … Read more
Can you freeze figs? Absolutely! In fact, freezing figs is a great way to preserve figs during their harvest season for using all year long. Learn how to freeze figs three different ways to get the most out of your fig harvest. Because figs have a short season and a short shelf life, it’s hard … Read more
Pickling is a great way to preserve the summer harvest, and not just cucumbers. If you’re a fan of homemade pickles, relishes, or chutneys, then you know that a good pickling spice blend is the secret ingredient that takes your preserves to the next level. Of course, you can buy little packets of pickling spice, … Read more
This recipe for classic dill pickles is full of the flavors and crunchiness that you want from a dill pickle. This is a canning recipe, although you can make them and store them in the refrigerator instead of canning them. This recipe comes together very quickly and can be used to put up a bunch … Read more
These sweet and spicy pickles are a family favorite as they have a perfect balance of tang, sweet, and spice. This is a canning recipe, although you can make them and store them in the refrigerator instead of canning them. We make several different pickles each year to be sure we have some of everyone’s … Read more