Category Archives: Canning

Growing Sustainability – Part 1

Posted on August 23, 2015 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

I have three 24 x 36 cork boards in my home office, devoted to helping me organize my garden.  They are filled with seasonal planting guides for Zone 7, my own garden plans for seasonal and succession plantings, companion planting … Continue reading →

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Making Hay While The Sun Shines – Part 1

Posted on July 27, 2015 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

After three weeks of much longer than normal hours during the week and attending conferences on the weekends in service to my day job, I had a two whole days at home with my garden this weekend.  I found it … Continue reading →

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Canning – Green Beans

Posted on July 5, 2015 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

I received a wonderful offer today from a dear friend and colleague.  A hands-on canning lesson with fresh Blue Lake bush beans from her husband’s garden.  The photo below captures about half of his very productive garden.  He is growing … Continue reading →

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