Can You Use Commercial Jars For Canning?
Tempted to reuse old mayo or pasta sauce jars for home canning? Here’s what’s safe, what’s not, and how to avoid cracked jars and seal failures.
Canning for Beginners
Gardening
Companion Planting for Canners: Which Crops Love Growing Together
Want to grow more food with fewer pests? This beginner-friendly guide to companion planting shows you which veggies love growing together—perfect for gardeners who grow with canning in mind.
Gardening
How to Stop Pests Eating Your Veggies
Tired of pests munching on your garden? Learn how to keep bugs away from your vegetables without harsh sprays—using companion planting, row covers, natural sprays, and more. Perfect for beginner gardeners!
Gardening
How to Stop Pests Eating Your Veggies
Tired of pests munching on your garden? Learn how to keep bugs away from your vegetables without harsh sprays—using companion planting, row covers, natural sprays, and more. Perfect for beginner gardeners!
Gardening
Planning Your Canning Garden: Everything You Need to Grow What You Can
Want to grow a garden that actually fills your pantry? This beginner-friendly guide walks you through everything you need to plan a canning garden—from what to plant and how much, to when to harvest and preserve it all.
Gardening
Growing Food: What to Do When Everything Ripens at Once
Feeling overwhelmed by a sudden flood of tomatoes, beans, or zucchini? This beginner-friendly guide shares how to prep for canning days, store produce short-term, and preserve your harvest without the stress.
Gardening
Growing Food: What to Do When Everything Ripens at Once
Feeling overwhelmed by a sudden flood of tomatoes, beans, or zucchini? This beginner-friendly guide shares how to prep for canning days, store produce short-term, and preserve your harvest without the stress.
Gardening
The Canning Garden Calendar: Month-by-Month Guide for Planning, Planting, and Harvesting
Want to grow a canning garden without the guesswork? This beginner-friendly calendar breaks down what to do each month—plus includes a free printable to keep you on track all year long.
Gardening
The Canning Garden Calendar: Month-by-Month Guide for Planning, Planting, and Harvesting
Want to grow a canning garden without the guesswork? This beginner-friendly calendar breaks down what to do each month—plus includes a free printable to keep you on track all year long.
Gardening
Seed Starting or Nursery Plants? What Beginner Gardeners Should Know Before Planting
Not sure if you should grow from seed or grab starter plants? This beginner-friendly guide breaks down when each method makes the most sense—plus tips for short seasons and first-time gardeners.
Gardening
Seed Starting or Nursery Plants? What Beginner Gardeners Should Know Before Planting
Not sure if you should grow from seed or grab starter plants? This beginner-friendly guide breaks down when each method makes the most sense—plus tips for short seasons and first-time gardeners.
Gardening
Is Your Garden Spot Up for the Job? How to Check Sunlight, Drainage, and Soil Before You Plant
Wondering if your yard is good enough for a canning garden? This beginner-friendly guide will help you check sunlight, test your soil, and fix drainage issues—no fancy tools needed.