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Harvesting Pumpkins and Canning Butternut Squash Soup for Winter
Learn how to harvest pumpkins at the right time and preserve your butternut squash by pressure canning it in cubes—ready to blend into a cozy soup all winter long.
ourspanishfarm
Oct 242 min read


From Orchard to Jar: Apple Cinnamon Jam with Local Apples
I brought home 10kg of apples from a local farmer and turned part of the harvest into a small batch of low-sugar apple cinnamon jam. A taste of autumn, preserved in jars.
ourspanishfarm
Oct 203 min read


Harvesting Summer Squash and Dehydrating for Winter Use - (Preserving squash for winter)
Learn how to harvest summer squash at peak ripeness and preserve your bounty by dehydrating it. A step-by-step guide for stocking your pantry with shelf-stable squash all winter long.
ourspanishfarm
Oct 62 min read


Harvesting Melons and Making Homemade Melonchello
Learn the best tips for harvesting ripe melons and transform your summer bounty into a refreshing homemade liqueur—melonchello. Perfect for sipping chilled on warm evenings or gifting to friends.
ourspanishfarm
Oct 32 min read


In Between Gardens – Breathing Space Before Winter Planting
After the rush of summer harvests comes a quiet pause before winter planting. This “in between gardens” season is where homesteaders rest, reflect, and prepare for what comes next.
ourspanishfarm
Sep 223 min read


Harvesting and Preserving Corn: A Taste of Summer Stored Away
There’s something almost magical about walking through the corn patch in late summer. The tall stalks rustle in the breeze, the golden...
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Sep 83 min read


Starting Tomato Seeds Indoors in March: A Guide to a Bountiful Harvest
March is the perfect time to start sowing tomato seeds indoors, especially if you want a strong, healthy crop ready for transplanting...
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Mar 43 min read


Sourcing local produce when cooking, canning or making preserves
Go to local markets, ask the vendors. Where is the origin of the things you prepare and eat? Have they been flown from half way around...
ourspanishfarm
Feb 122 min read


How to Overwinter Peppers and Jalapeño Plants: A Gardener’s Guide
Pruned plants, ready to sleep If you’re a pepper lover, you know how satisfying it is to grow your own vibrant, spicy, or sweet peppers...
ourspanishfarm
Jan 33 min read


How to Cure and Store Onions for Long-Term Use
Onions are a kitchen staple, adding flavor and depth to countless dishes. Whether you’ve harvested a bumper crop from your garden or...
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Sep 17, 20244 min read


Maximizing Your Harvest: Getting a Second Round of Crops in the Ground in August
August is often thought of as the tail end of the gardening season, but it doesn't have to be. For those of us who can’t get enough of...
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Aug 20, 20243 min read


Preparing Your Veggie Garden for Spring: A Guide to a Bountiful Harvest
As the days get longer and the temperatures begin to rise, gardeners everywhere are eagerly anticipating the arrival of spring. It's that...
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Jan 2, 20243 min read
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