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Gardening with Herbs 101: Preserving Your Herbs
Written by Meg Dickey, Contributing Writer Last time we talked about how to harvest your herbs - now that you've harvested them, what are you going to do with them? Here are my favorite ways to...
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September at Our Home
I can hardly believe that fall is upon us already, but the beautiful crimson leaves outside my window attest to the fact that it's true. I am always sad to see the summer go, especially since we had...
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Fast and Frugal Snacks Straight From Your Garden
Written by Erin Odom, Contributing Writer During the month-long Eat From Your Pantry & Freezer Challenge, some of us have an added advantage--our summer gardens. If you live in a warmer region...
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It’s Not Too Late to Start a Garden
Written by Diana, Contributing Writer By now, many people have their gardens well underway. Lettuces and spinach have been growing in abundance while plump roots of carrots and beets are being...
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Freezing and Using Up an Abundance of Peppers
Written by Erin Odom, Contributing Writer I don't pretend to be a master gardener. In fact, my thumb is more black than green. But one vegetable that always seems to flourish in my garden is the...
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Could you have a farm… in your own backyard?
About 5 years ago, I first stumbled upon the "homegrown revolution" and the idea that it was not only possible, but liberating to be able to grow one's own food. From that first spark, my backyard...
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Teach Your Child to Love Vegetables: Gardening with Children
By Diana, Contributing Writer I'm always so excited to share a bit about my passions here at Keeper of the Home. Recently, I've enjoyed sharing a couple of posts on budgeting in real food and cooking...
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Be Refreshed – Spring Gardening For the Soul
By Diana, Contributing Writer This post was intended to be all about spring gardening - spring vegetables that children love to grow, which vegetables will produce the most for your family, which...
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Can’t Garden? Grow Herbs!
By Diana, Contributing Writer A great kitchen garden begins with herbs. Fresh herbs add flavor and freshness to a dish – they add color and vibrance. Fresh herbs can turn the ordinary into something...
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Gardening Tips for Beginners: Resources to Help You Dive Into Gardening With...
By Beth Ricci, Contributing Writer I am not a gardener. I feel that in order to gain that title, one must successfully keep a plant alive for more than a month. Ahem. It’s, uh, on my bucket list... If...
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A Day in The Life of A Brand New Stay At Home Mama
By Diana, Contributing Writer Hi! I'm Diana from My Humble Kitchen. I'm a brand new, full-time, stay-at-home mama. I'm just smitten to be able to write that, and I am looking forward to the day when I...
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5 Easy Ways to Brighten up Your Home…with Plants!
By Jami Balmet, Contributing Writer In these rainy cold months of being stuck indoors all the time, I start to get in a slump. I get the winter blues and long for the days of bright flowers and sweet...
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How to Plan Your Garden
This post was originally published in March of 2011, but we’re sharing it today because it’s gardening season once again! Use these tips to plan your own garden and discover how fun and easy it can be...
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Spring Clean Your Garden Tools
By Andrea Green, Contributing Writer Now that the days are starting to get longer and the air is starting to get warmer, I’m itching to get outside and garden. Since I live in Colorado, I still have...
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Growing and Using Fresh Mint
photo credit By Andrea Green, Contributing Writer If you are someone who has always believed you’ve got a brown thumb, I’d encourage you to try your hand at growing fresh mint. Mint is a prolific...
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Edible Landscaping: A Great Alternative to Traditional Landscaping
By Leigh Ann Dutton, Contributing Writer I don’t dream of owning my own land. The very thought of tilling, sowing, and managing a large plot of land makes me hyperventilate. Throw in the idea of...
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10 Ways to Include Toddlers and Preschoolers in the Garden
By Leigh Ann Dutton, Contributing Writer Being in my garden is one of my favorite things to do. I love the smell of fresh dirt and feeling the mist from the water hose as I spray my vegetables on a...
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Save Money with Perennials In Your Flower Garden
By Hilary Bernstein, Contributing Writer I love flowers. But if I try to stick to a budget when gardening, I’d rather focus my spending on vegetables that will feed my family instead of flowers. To...
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