It is that time of the year that we are seeing lots of produce ready for harvest in our gardens, community gardens or farmers markets. Knowing the proper canning method and equipment needed to preserve the produce for your family is important. Canning Equipment When putting food up using a canning method there are some […]
Got Sunscreen?
As we are gearing up for summer have you remembered to put on your sunscreen? If you are like me, I have lots of outside activities such as fair, gardening, camping, and hiking planned. It is important to protect our skin from the sun’s harmful rays and sunburns. Why Sunlight? Sunlight is essential for many […]
Planning to Preserve
Planning a vegetable garden and knowing what your family likes to eat prior to preserving helps prepare you for a summer of family fun. There are many fresh vegetables that we enjoy from our gardens such as tomatoes, lettuce, peas, and more. With planning and effort, we can create a garden to enjoy all our […]