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Preserving Beets: Boil & Freeze Method
I absolutely love Detroit Red Beets! They are the only beet that I grow. I directly sow them into the ground and pick them when they get to be about the size of a golf ball. They are ready to be picked at different times throughout the season, but you can feel around the top…
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Preparing For Overnight Guests In 4 Steps
We recently had some of my husband’s family spend a couple of nights at our house during a family reunion. We had a wonderful time! We love to have people stay with us! While it can be stressful to have company staying over night… it doesn’t need to be! There are a few things that…
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Easy Hydroponic Gardening
A couple of years ago, my in-laws gifted me a hydroponic garden for Christmas. This led to the inside joke of growing “basement lettuce.” We keep this in the basement due to the bright lights! In all seriousness though, hydroponic gardening is becoming more and more popular! I have a six-pod set up, meaning I…
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Townhouse Guest & Laundry Room Combo
We recently had some of Caleb’s family stay with us a couple of nights during a family reunion. I figured since I did a little cleaning before they arrived, now would be the perfect time to share some pictures of the next room in the townhouse! This room is located upstairs and has two exterior…
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How to Blanch and Freeze Broccoli
I am absolutely loving being able to pick fresh produce from the garden! It always amazes me how much better things taste when they come directly from the garden. WAAAAYYYY better than from a grocery store. Granted… I’m very bias haha! :). So, recently my broccoli has started to be ready to pick! Like most…
By Carissa Curfman
Life on Lady Slipper Lane 