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One of the easiest fruits to grow on your patio in a container are strawberries. Not all of us are lucky enough to live in the Midwest where they grow wild out in the woods or have a large backyard where you can put in a strawberry patch. Luckily for us, strawberries don’t need a lot of space to produce delicious berries all summer long. Here are some great tips to grow strawberries on the patio. There are containers that are made specifically for strawberries called strawberry pots and are usually a couple feet tall with openings all over the container. Since strawberries have a small root system, they can easily fit into these tight spaces and then will cascade down the container. They can also grow

Even the thought of canning fresh produce at home can be overwhelming. With so many recipes, techniques, and horror stories, you may be left not knowing where to start. Don’t fret, it’s really not that difficult. There are many simple techniques and recipes that will allow you to learn in small doses, all while still feeding your family farm fresh produce. The entire premise of canning is to eliminate the bacteria that cause food to spoil. While many forms of bacteria are actually beneficial to humans, there are some that can be very harmful. Even the most pristine examples of produce are laden with bacteria, but those that are damaged, bruised, or insect ridden house much more bacteria. Always select fresh, undamaged produce for the best results