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Home Canning Guide for Beginners: Supplies, Safety & Water Bath Steps

Sabrina Ann Zielinski ("Mama Z")

QUICK SUMMARY Home canning is a practical way to preserve an abundant garden harvest, seasonal produce, pickles, fruit, ...

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How to Blanch Vegetables for Freezing + Blanching Times

Sabrina Ann Zielinski ("Mama Z")

QUICK SUMMARY To blanch vegetables for freezing, lower clean, prepared vegetables into vigorously boiling water, start t...

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Dehydrating Herbs: How to Dry and Store Garden Herbs

Sabrina Ann Zielinski ("Mama Z")

QUICK SUMMARY Dehydrating herbs is one of the easiest ways to extend the life of your organic garden harvest. You can dr...

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Essential Oil Ant Killer for Organic Gardens & Landscaping

Sabrina Ann Zielinski ("Mama Z")

QUICK SUMMARY This essential oil ant killer combines citrus essential oils, liquid Castile soap, water, and honey or map...

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How to Dehydrate Fruit for Healthy Homemade Snacks

Sabrina Ann Zielinski ("Mama Z")

QUICK SUMMARY How do you dehydrate fruit at home? To dehydrate fruit, wash it well, remove bruised or overripe spots, cu...

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How to Make Calendula Oil for Skin Healing

Sabrina Ann Zielinski ("Mama Z")

QUICK SUMMARY Calendula oil is a gentle herbal-infused oil made by steeping dried calendula flowers in a carrier oil suc...

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Homemade Weed Killer Spray with Vinegar & Essential Oils

Sabrina Ann Zielinski ("Mama Z")

QUICK SUMMARY This homemade weed killer spray is an all-natural way to manage pesky weeds in sidewalk cracks, fence rows...

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Spring Gardening: How to Start Your Own Garden

Sabrina Ann Zielinski ("Mama Z")

One of my favorite things about spring is that it’s finally time to get my hands in the dirt. Once you’ve le...

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