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Canning strawberries is an easy and versatile way to put up the berry harvest. While strawberry jam may be tasty on toast, canning whole strawberries means you preserve the whole fruit for use in pies,| Practical Self Reliance
Preserving eggs is an old fashioned skill and it's making a comeback as more people take up raising chickens in their backyards. Believe it or not, there are literally dozens of ways to preserve eggs| Practical Self Reliance
Violet jelly made from wild violets is a beautiful spring preserve with floral notes. Learn how to make this unique jelly using foraged edible flowers.| Practical Self Reliance
Dandelion jelly is a delightful way to capture the floral notes of dandelion flowers in a sweet and tangy spread. Learn how to make this unique jelly at home, perfect for toast, desserts, or as a gourmet addition to your meals.| Practical Self Reliance
Edible flowers that add flavor, color, and nutrition—learn how to identify, harvest, and use them in salads, desserts, teas, and more.| Practical Self Reliance
The smell of fresh lilacs is irresistible in the springtime, and homemade lilac wine captures those brief spring blossoms into a drink you can enjoy year-round. It's simple to make, with just a few ingredients| Practical Self Reliance
Make forsythia jelly—fragrant and sweet, this jelly captures the bright, floral flavor of forsythia blossoms for a unique, spring-inspired spread.| Creative Canning
Strawberry jelly is a classic homemade preserve with bright, sweet flavor. Learn how to make smooth, seedless jelly from fresh strawberries with simple steps.| Practical Self Reliance
Violets are welcome “weeds” in my garden. In fact, the common blue violet—my particular brand of violet garden guest—is native to these parts, which is more than I can say for myself.| Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine
Water bath canning is a simple way to safely preserve jams, jellies, pickles, and fruits right on the pantry shelf. Water bath canning is an effective way for home cooks to extend the shelf life| Practical Self Reliance
