This grape jam has a chunky consistency and such a vibrant grape flavor. You will love this on toast or bagels or in your favorite thumbprint cookie recipes. Ingredients 2 quarts grapes 1/2 cup water 5 cups sugar Instructions Wash…
Grape Jelly Recipe
Enjoy this homemade grape jelly with your family and see how easy it is to can and preserve those fresh picked concord grapes. Fall is the perfect time for picking grapes. Ingredients Combine juice and sugar in a large saucepan,…
Concord Grape Juice Recipe
Here is an easy and fun way to use your freshly picked concord grapes. Canning can be rewarding and a fun thing for the whole family. Ingredients Wash grapes thoroughly and add to a large stock pot. Add the water…
My Spuds Were Duds
This is our second year of trying to raise potatoes. After this year’s harvest, I said I was done but I’m pretty sure I will plant again. This year was an epic failure! My spuds were duds for sure. However,…
Does The No Till Gardening Method Really Work?
This year we are trying lots of new ideas and methods here on our small city homestead. New gardens, new plants to try, no till gardening methods to implement, and hopefully new results. This is how we learn what works…
How to Collect Your Own Carrot Seeds
Growing carrots can be a difficult vegetable to grow, but with the correct soil and timing you can not only grow carrots but collect your own seed as well. Carrots do prefer cooler temperatures, so it is best to sow…