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Tips and Supplies for Home Canning and Preserving Learn the best tips and supplies for home canners, including how to make canning easier and more efficient, the best canning practices to follow, and what canning supplies you will need to fill your shelves with homemade canned goods. Canning and preserving your own food takes some…
Everything you need to know about garlic scapes! Learn the best ways to store garlic scapes plus ways to use them in cooking! Different parts of the garlic plant Did you know that there are actually three different ways you can eat a garlic plant? The first way of course is with the garlic bulb,…
There are two types of canning methods, water bath canning, and pressure canning. Both are safe food preservation methods but vary based on one very important factor: the pH of the food. Here you will learn the difference between the two methods and when to use one or the other. There’s nothing better than seeing…
One thing we’re known for around our part of Iowa is growing a variety of potatoes, and being able to make sure our customers are choosing the right potato for the right dish! Sometimes you may think Ashley is being nosey at a market asking “What ya makin’?” but it’s all to make sure you…
Onions, allium cepa, are a kitchen staple among everyone! If you’ve ever dipped your toes into having a home garden you’ve likely added onions to your list of seed packets or plants to grab! In this post, we outline all the tips and tricks for the best results in your home garden for an onion…
Learn how to grow popular herbs for your home garden to add freshness and flavor to your cooking. An herb garden is a great place to start for beginners. There is nothing more rewarding than going out to your garden and plucking fresh herbs to add to your cooking. This post covers the best…
We often get asked what kitchen utensils we use in our own kitchen for our recipes or produce from the farm, so we decided to put them in a one-stop shop for you! This list contains the best kitchen gadgets that are tried and true from Pleasant Grove Homestead. Being home cooks ourselves, we know…
It’s time to start planning for the spring garden, place your chick order(s) and dream about summer days! While it may seem common sense to some, raising your own meat chickens actually has a prime time to raise chickens to have a successful batch of meat in your freezer! Most people who are interested in…
One common question we get asked is, “where can I take my chickens to be processed?” This question is a large one, and it relies largely on what you intend to do with the meat after it is ready for human consumption. Some questions to consider about chicken processing: Why home processing may not be…
There’s nothing better than a bookshelf full of books that actually get used! In this post, you’ll find the most recommended and safe canning books that need to be on your wish list for 2024! All of these books are research based, and owned by us– as well as used often! With color photographs and…