April 10, 2013 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Do you grow roses? DId you ever think about growing them organically? That way you not only keep synthetic pesticides out of your garden and groundwater, but you can EAT and DRINK your roses too. In our…
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December 20, 2012 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Reward someone who gardens hard all summer long—help them preserve the harvest with this water-bath canner bursting with canning tools, jars, and a starter book. You might get some jam in return.…
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September 28, 2012 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Grow the Saffron Crocus (Crocus sativa) in a sunny spot in your garden—and harvest your own saffron in the fall! The saffron will be at its best if you harvest it the first day the flowers open.…
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August 29, 2012 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Someone’s in the kitchen with garden writers Margaret Roach and Gayla Trail— It’s harvest time and we’re crazed canners (and freezers and dryers). Roll up your sleeves, wipe down…
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August 10, 2012 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Canning green and wax beans together makes a beautiful jar for a gift, or your pantry, and an appetizing dish to serve. Wax beans and green beans are in the same family, so the processing time will be…
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July 18, 2012 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
THE SAFE WAY TO CAN DILL PICKLES Canning is serious business. It’s a great way to feed your family throughout the year, with the bounty of your own garden, or with crops from a local farmer. Pickled…
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October 19, 2011 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
“Eat your yogurt” is now widely recognized as healthy advice. So our our new video about how to make yogurt can not only save you money, but boost your well being. According to the University…
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September 24, 2010 - Linda
As the season winds down, I think about what a strange weather year we had in the Sierra Foothills. It was like a roller-coaster ride for the poor plants and we’re so happy we had the foresight to…
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August 27, 2010 - GrowOrganic
Last weekend Mr. It’s-too-hot-to-wear-a-shirt and I made the most delicious blackberry jelly! We picked nearly eight pounds of blackberries on the path across the street from our house. Then we piled…
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