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The latest articles from Chelsea Green and our authors: offering tips and techniques about how you can bring our books to life in your kitchen, backyard, or community.

How to Plan the Best Garden Ever

When you plan how you want your garden to look, you’re setting yourself up for success. Here are some tips on how to plan the best garden this growing season!

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Calming Herbal Nightcap Mocktail to Mix Before Bed

Unwind with a twist! Ditch the booze and elevate your evenings with this delightful herbal nightcap mocktail syrup. Relax before bed or spice up your tea time!

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Seed Saving Tips: Dry vs. Wet Seeds

Tips for Seed Saving · Ready to unlock the power of seed saving? You either have dry seeds or wet seeds. Proper drying & storing is essential so they can germinate months (or even years) down the road. Begin your seed-saving journey today!

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The Indispensable Family Cow

Life just got a whole lot better with your own family cow . She will give you fresh milk, cream, butter, and cheese, build human health and happiness. Is this the simple life you’ve been dreaming of?

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The Buzz: Beekeeping for Beginners

Get ready for a buzz-worthy backyard! Beekeeping has surged in popularity as more people set up backyard hives. Embrace the buzz and transform your backyard into a thriving haven for bees!

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Mint Salt: A Fresh Take on Seasoning

Searching for a new way to utilize seasonings? Shake up your cooking routine with a fresh twist on salt and seasonings. Introducing… Mint Salt Recipe!

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Below the Mushroom Cap: The Mycelium and Its Secrets

Ever wondered how mushrooms grow? It all starts with the mycelium – a hidden network of fibers that holds the secrets. What is this mysterious web-like fiber? Discover the fascinating world of fungi beneath your feet!

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Seed Saving: Become A Plant Breeder

Want to grow your own unique varieties? When you save seeds, you become a plant breeder. Start growing your own varieties today and taste the reward!

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Fire Cider: A Healing, Warm Tonic

Warm up from the inside out with Fire Cider! Great for stimulating digestion and warming you up from the inside out, no matter the season. It can be prepared in water or tea as desired.

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How to Plan Your First Foray into Seed Saving

Save seeds, save the future! Embracing the tradition of saving seeds is a powerful practice for both home gardeners and seasoned horticulturists alike. Take control of your garden’s destiny – start saving seeds today!

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Homemade Kvass: Ancient Fermentation

Ready to shake up your fermentation game? Try making Kvass, the ultimate beginner-friendly recipe! This nourishing beverage calls for just a few simple ingredients and only takes a couple of days to ferment. It’s easy, delicious & perfect for beginners.

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From Seed to Sale: Sustainable Food From Local Greenhouses

Did you know the Netherlands is a global agricultural powerhouse? Despite their size (two-thirds the size of West Virginia) they’re #2 in exports behind the US. Their secret? Innovative greenhouses and hoophouses are changing the game!

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Cooking With Nutrient-Dense Fats: How to Make Ghee

Start your journey to making homemade ghee! Discover how to make this delicious staple and incorporate it into delicious recipes — like our Citrus-Glazed Chicken recipe. Get ready to level up your cooking game with homemade ghee!

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From Seed to Salad: Your Go-To Guide for Growing Greens Year-Round

Ditch the big garden myth! 🌱 Think you need an outdoor garden to enjoy fresh produce? Think again! Follow our quick & easy guide to harvest vibrant greens at home in just a couple of weeks, no matter your space.

And cold temperatures doesn’t have to mean the end of fresh greens. You can enjoy vibrant greens year-round!

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Take a Tea Break to De-Stress This Winter!

Stressed out? Take a breather and brew some calm! Simply stopping to brew and drink a tea benefits nervous tension! Next time you’re feeling stressed, take a break and brew some tea. Better yet, brew this tea before you’re stressed out as a preventative measure.

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Get to Know the Storytellers of Wild Folk

From a unique collaboration comes seven richly illustrated fables of transformation and power, summoned from the ancient stones beneath our feet and transformed by word and image into portals between past and future.

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Keeping Seeds Organized: Saving & Storing

Get ready for a bountiful harvest! Storing seeds is the key to having a successful growing season. Follow these tips to keep your seeds organized and ready to plant 🌿🪴 Get ready to plant like a pro this season!

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Best Homemade Vegetarian Miso Soup with Dashi Broth

Warm up with a bowl of Japanese miso soup! Hearty, comforting flavor that will leave you craving more. Slow food for the soul: nourishing your body one spoonful at a time.

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Growing Cold-Hardy Cranberries

These hardy little berries are great to grow if you live in a colder climate. A versatile evergreen ground cover that bring both ornamental beauty and productive harvests to acidic-soil gardens.

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Wild Seeds as Spices: Lemon Dill Weed Seasoning

Ditch ordinary spices and unlock your local flavors with wild seeds! Dill Weed Seasoning is a simple, tasty blend of dried herbs and wild dill weed. It makes a delicious, flavorful, versatile spice mix to season many dishes.

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Staying Warm with Rabbit Wool

Get ready to snuggle up with the softest wool in town! When it comes to rabbits, the Angora is the most commonly used breed for wool. It is exceptionally fine and renowned for its softness, warmth, and fluffiness!

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Winter Root Veggie Potpie: A Seasonal Recipe

Warm up this winter! Introducing our veggie-packed root vegetable pot pie. A good winter root vegetable pot pie is easier said than done. Ours is vegetarian friendly and packed with flavor. Nourishing and delicious!

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Low-Risk Silvopasture: Chickens, Turkeys, Guinea Hens, Ducks and Geese

Ready to start your silvopasture journey? First things first: which animals are right for YOUR land?

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The Search for A Welsh Leek

The humble leek! Ever wondered how the humble leek evolved into a modern superfood? Discover its fascinating story now and learn something new today!

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Vinegar in Soup: The Soup-er Secret Ingredient

Soup Lovers Rejoice! Ditch the ordinary chicken noodle and tomato bisque. We’re shaking things up with game-changing soups and a secret ingredient… Vinegar! Ready to level up your soup game?

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