Learn how to make delicious homemade blueberry orange jam from an easy recipe. Use fresh or frozen blueberries to make this unique orange blueberry jam combination. Get the simple directions for this flavorful jam (some might call it blueberry orange marmalade) as well as tips for having a no-mess, successful canning experience. Read on for … Read more
Learn about the best apple tree companion plants to help this useful fruit tree thrive. If you are asking, “What should I plant around apple trees?”, you are in the right place. My family has grown apple trees on our small USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8 farm for decades. Read on for a list of … Read more
Learn about the best kale companion plants to help this useful, nutritious edible thrive. Get a list of the best companion plants you can surround your kale with if you are planting it in the ground, including the best flowers to grow as companion plants for kale, the best fruit to plant around kale, the … Read more
Learn how to make delicious homemade blueberry lemon jam from an easy recipe. No pectin needed! Get the simple directions for this flavorful jam as well as tips for having a no-mess, successful canning experience. Read on for the ingredients, step-by-step instructions for this delightful lemon blueberry jam creation. My Blueberry Lemon Jam Backstory My … Read more
Learn about the best lemongrass companion plants to help this useful, fragrant, tender perennial thrive. Get a list of the best companion plants you can surround your lemongrass with if you are planting it in the ground, including the best flowers to grow as companion plants for lemongrass, the best fruit to plant around lemongrass, … Read more
Feeling like a failure at growing roses? I used to feel the same way, but that was before I discovered vintage roses (also known as old garden roses, heirloom roses, antique roses, heritage roses, old fashioned roses, or historic roses). Vintage roses are disease-resistant, deer-resistant, low-maintenance, add color to the summer garden, and offer up … Read more
Learn how to make homemade blackberry syrup the easy way with minimal mess using this blackberry syrup canning recipe. This is one of the best blackberry canning recipes because of the simple instructions and ingredients. You will get a delicious canned blackberry syrup you can use in tea, over pancakes, waffles, or in an Italian … Read more
Book character pumpkins are a fun way to let students get creative with their favorite book characters and design a pumpkin version. Learn how to decorate a pumpkin like a book character. Get a variety of clever and fun book character pumpkin ideas right here. Whether you are decorating character pumpkins for school or as … Read more
Learn how to make easy, low-carb, gluten-free and grain-free mini pizzas with butternut squash, eggplant or zucchini by following one simple recipe. As a busy mom and teacher, I’m always looking for quick ways to eat better on the go. I’ve used this fabulous recipe quite often lately, most recently when we were painting our … Read more
Lacking confidence when it comes to planting flower containers? Learn some easy, actionable flower container ideas and tips you can use no matter the size of your planting container. If you are looking for some garden flower container ideas, you’re in the right place. I have a formula that I’ve used for years. You will … Read more