Every summer, like clockwork, my neighbors set out a table beside their mailbox stacked with extra zucchini and a little sign; “free.” People occasionally take some, but the stack never seems to ...
15 Ways to Preserve Tomatoes
Tomatoes are some of the most luscious gifts that summer offers us. Whether you're growing tiny cherry tomatoes or enormous beefsteak varieties, you won't want to waste a single morsel. Here are some ...
9 Ways to Preserve Fresh and Dried Beans
If you're aiming to preserve beans, you're in luck. There are a number of different ways to do so, depending on whether you're harvesting them green, or waiting until they mature. Experiment with ...
How to Harvest and Save Seeds from Your Garden
Are you sick of buying seeds every year? Learning how to harvest and save seeds is a skill that all gardeners should tackle. Saving seeds has many advantages. Not only does it save you money, but ...
A Guide to Drying and Curing Cannabis
Knowing how to grow various herbs is important when you're aiming for self-sufficiency. Once you've learned how to grow cannabis (which is one of the most beneficial medicinal plants out there), ...
11 Ways to Preserve and Use Mulberries
When mulberry season arrives, you'll find yourself overflowing with berries. Mature mulberry trees are highly productive, producing 60-100 gallons per year. Unless you want your berries to go to ...
5 Ways of Drying Fish to Make It Last
Dehydrating food is a great way to stock your pantry. Sure, you're undoubtedly canning and freezing up a storm, but dried goods are ideal for long-term storage too. Dried fish can last for several ...
9 Ways to Store Strawberries and Enjoy Them Longer
Strawberries are in season right now, and you don't want your berries going to waste. Improper storage will cause berries to rot within days. Sure, you can extend their life in the fridge, but there ...
How to Make Powdered Wild Greens
Whether crops fail or sources are generally scarce, one can often depend on wild foods for sustenance. Foraged "weeds" and other wild greens are often more nutritious than their cultivated cousins and ...