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When I was a young child I found a Con-Servo Steam Canner in one of my Grandparents attics. Being curious...
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Yield: approximately 7 pints
10 cups finely chopped zucchini
4 cups finely chopped onions
1 green pepper...
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For many years we have relied on our MEHU-LIISA steam juicer to extract the liquid goodness from all kinds...
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Sometimes called the Cole crops this family of cold hardy vegetables also includes Kale. They readily cross...
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We did not even sell tomato seeds at first. It is not that we don't grow and really love to eat them. Tomatoes...
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This is my great grandmother's recipe. My family enjoys it every Spring.
Salad for 4-6 people
Gather...
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We live in a time of plenty. Foods are brought to our local stores from far and wide. When times get tough...
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When storing seeds for many years keep them dry and cool. Suzanne Ashworth's book confirms what we have been...
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I have other articles about AM and SW Short Wave portable radios which receive broadcasts for news and entertainment....
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At tag sales flea markets and even on E-bay bargains can be found on working portable radios which sound good...
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All across the USA the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has small local transmitters to warn...
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I bought both of these radios about a year ago and have quite a few hours listing to each one. They are about...
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Which brand of tractor do I use the most in my gardens? It's my modified Wheel Horses. I look for models with...
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Think this couldn't happen? Think again. Supermarkets typically have only 3 days of food available. What if...
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Our neighbor gave Nan a few dozen strawberry plants several years ago. She set out a single row and they...
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Few people have the luxury of enjoying an evening cup of tea by going out on their deck and collecting a handful...
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Until a hundred years ago the majority of Americans were farming the land for a living. Most foods were locally...
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We save a lot of money for other projects by buying large containers of foods and repacking them. This article...
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When I was a young girl Spring was ushered in with freshly caught rainbow trout and dandelion salad. My dad...
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I keep getting this question emailed to me over and over again asked in slightly different ways.
In my...
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Carrots and parsnips are both excellent served as boiled vegetables and cooked in soups and stews. They are...
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We love all the members of the onion family and the tastes they bring to our table. Claims are made they improve...
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We have a number of recipes and links about making kraut in the Simple Recipe Article. This Article is about...
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When we have plenty of heat from our home cooking ranges and domestic hot water heaters it is very easy to...
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When I was a kid Apricot Nectar was widely available in large cans at most grocery stores. It was a treat...
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Flint and Dent corn are truly the King of American grains. Where ever Corn can be grown it yields more grain...
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We grow a wide range of plants to enhance our diet. Hops St. John's Wort dandelion purple cone flower lemon...
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All fruits may be canned at home. They do not require a pressure canner a simple water bath unit will do or...
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There are many varieties of Gooseberries. The fruit of those grown in England can be much larger than our...
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Raspberry juice is quick and easy to make with a steam juicer. The steam simply bursts the little cells of...
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There are two common animals raised for milk the cow and the goat. Either one will require you to milk your...
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My second choice for livestock at home is to buy 2 or more piglets and raise them to butchering weight. That...
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If you are thinking about keeping any type of livestock I would start off with a flock of hens. They will...
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In order to get the biggest harvest you need to eliminate weeds competing with your crops. Weeds need moisture...
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Our Economy is highly specialized. People work at jobs to provide products and services for some small and...
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It has been a number of years since my first Battery Primer article appeared on Miles site. Please use the...
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Probably the first article I wrote for Miles site a number of years ago was about LED lighting. To read that...
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I have been collecting and using simple recipes to prepare wholesome home grown foods for as long as I can...
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Several years ago I began writing articles for Miles Stair's End Times Report website. The most popular ones...
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To keep seed for many years it must be protected from heat and moisture. A cool dry area around 50 degrees...
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Beans are the most important single garden crop. Once fully mature they provide protein. Peas and lentils...
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These are ideal crops to grow because they are so easy to keep in a cool dry place. For back room storage...
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We offer the finest open pollinated garden and grain seeds. None of our seeds are genetically modified. They...
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We produce a fine tasting apple juice in our Mehu-Liisa steam extractor. It tastes more like cider and is...
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Spelt is a high protein grain which tastes fairly similar to whole wheat. I have grown the grain here several...
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An almost unlimited amount of news and information is available on shortwave radio SW and the best coverage...
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All freshly ground grains taste much better and corn is no exception. The natural oils and vitamins are at...
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Beans corn squash and pumpkins all require a location which is sunny all day long. The ground should be...
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The easiest to grow starchy vegetable is the Jerusalem Artichoke. This vigorous relative of sunflower tobacco...
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We want to grow the very best animal or plant we can adapted to our own needs. Miles has a perfect example...
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Even with only a relatively small area to work with much of our food can be grown at home. This is how to...
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Most people eat far more starchy foods than meats or vegetables. Wheat Rice Corn Potatoes and Beans have been...
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Part 1 - Selecting the type to grow
Anywhere field corn can be grown; it is usually the most important...
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You can only learn what crops will do well in your own garden by experimenting. Try a small area of several...
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For working your vegetable garden and field crops you will need good quality tools designed for each task....
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Asparagus is an ideal crop to grow because it is harvested after the early wild greens cow slips fiddleheads...
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