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Mason Jar Sprouting Kit

March 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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If you are like me, you may find it a bit hard to get through the winter months without fresh grown garden veggies. That's why I started sprouting originally, but this crunchy bean mix has me addicted! It adds a whole lot of flavor and freshness to salads, soups, pasta, and sandwiches, but also packs in a whole lot of nutrition. Each teeny tiny sprout is more digestible than the unsprouted grain, plus it packs in all the nutrients needed to grow that seed into a seedling. No need for a … [Read more...]

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Squash Molasses

March 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Last summer I added winter squash to the regular vegetables I grow in my garden. I adore the taste of it, whether it is Acorn, Delicata, Hubbard or one of the many other varieties. Maybe it’s the way my mom served it; baked in the oven, with a bit of butter, brown sugar and salt. So delicious. This year I was lucky to get a portion of a community garden, so with part of the ground I planted several hills of Hubbard and Banana squash. With great surprise I harvested over three hundred … [Read more...]

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Seed Packet Favors

February 20, 2013 by 3 Comments
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What better way to brighten up a shower than flowers...and seeds!? Beautiful flower centerpieces planted with a mix of butterfly blend seeds makes for a fun way to display favors. To Make the Seed Packets First, buy a butterfly or bee blend of seeds from your local nursery. They usually contain a mix of perennials and annuals that will grow best in your climate. You can also make your own mix by purchasing seeds for flowers that you or the guests-of-honor love and mixing them yourself. … [Read more...]

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Mini Terrariums

February 15, 2013 by 3 Comments
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I love going to a wedding to see the unique table decorations that reflect the personality of the happy couple. Terrariums are making a big come back but look completely different than they did in the 1970’s. These mini glass globes are quick and easy to put together and they look impressive clustered on guest tables. Let the guests take one home and they’ve done double duty as wedding favors. They will definitely leave a lasting impression of the special day! Tillandsias are more … [Read more...]

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Homemade Raisins

February 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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This year for the first time ever, I made RAISINS! People have been making them for thousands of years, but still I feel like I have just invented the wheel. This is a fantastic accomplishment, and it is NOT DIFFICULT! First I have to tell you about our grape tree. It is probably the only one in the world. It is actually an old cherry tree that died, and I lopped the branches off short, planted a couple of grapevines at the base and trained them to climb into the branches. I prune it every … [Read more...]

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Simple Gifts: Fresh Eggs

January 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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One dark and rainy winter evening I was suddenly at a loss for something to bring to our friends' dinner party as a hostess gift. I had just collected the day's eggs from my hens, and it was time to go! I looked at the eggs and remembered when our friend Steve arrived at our house with a small handful of eggs, and how much we had loved getting them, fresh-laid, from Steve's happy hens. That's how this idea began. You can use a little homemade basket like this for more than just eggs. Put … [Read more...]

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Homemade Herb Infused Vinegars

November 21, 2012 by 6 Comments
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Herb infused vinegars are easy to make but they pack a big punch in the kitchen. Make them by simply pouring vinegar over a big handful of fresh herbs and letting it steep. Choose apple cider, white wine, white balsamic, and other good quality vinegars as your base. Simple white vinegar will be difficult to improve much no matter how many herbs you pack in. It’s best to make your initial infusion in a large Mason jar then strain out the herbs when pouring into a sterilized vinegar bottle. … [Read more...]

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Pickled Golden Beets

With Ginger and Star Anise

October 24, 2012 by 1 Comment
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Please welcome our newest contributor to My Own Ideas, Stephanie Rose. Stephanie is a Master Gardener who lives in Vancouver, BC, Canada, where she has grown over 100 edibles, 400 perennials, and countless other plants in her small urban yard; a hobby that continues to grow with each season. Stephanie writes DIY garden projects, yummy recipes and crafty goodness on her blog, Garden Therapy where she hopes you will find something to inspire you to get outside for a little, well, garden therapy. … [Read more...]

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Tomatillo Salsa

August 31, 2012 by 2 Comments
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(Used in this project: Canning Labels and Small Circle Labels in Boxicle style.) Last year for Christmas, my daughter-in-law Ari and my son Kyle made this salsa for Christmas gifts. They loved both the making and giving of this wonderful recipe. Kyle says that Ari’s tomatillo salsa makes a meal. You can pour it on anything, he says, chicken, scrambled eggs, enchiladas, tacos, and it turns it into a fabulous dish. He says he can eat it every day. This, from a guy who doesn’t talk much, and … [Read more...]

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Dehydrated Tomatoes

August 29, 2012 by 4 Comments
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After my husband and I decided to take up vegetable gardening on a regular basis, we knew we would need to get inventive with our harvest so nothing would go to waste, and so we could enjoy it throughout the year. Last year, aside from all of our usual pickles, jams, and baked goods, I used a food dehydrator for the very first time, and it was a huge success! I was able to dehydrate all sorts of things, like peppers, assorted fruits, and homegrown tomatoes, and it all turned out really … [Read more...]

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