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Stop throwing out onion skins 🧅 You can turn them

Stop throwing out onion skins 🧅 You can turn them into homemade onion powder!

I keep adding skins to a bag in the freezer until I have enough. Then I dehydrate them (around 60–70°C in the oven or dehydrator) until completely dry.

Blend them up… and that’s it.

The smell is incredible and it’s such a simple way to use the whole onion and reduce waste.

I only do this with organic onions or ones from my garden (red or brown it doesn't matter) since you’re using the skins.

Did you know you could do this? 💚

#beginnervegetablegardening #thepotagerproject #homesteading #reducewaste #growingonions

The true cost of eating well has got to be time!

The true cost of eating well has got to be time!

Some days I honestly feel like throwing my hands up and saying, “Let’s just buy it from the supermarket!”

Sourdough needs feeding.
Veggies need picking, washing, and storing.
Eggs need collecting.
And homemade baking definitely isn’t instant.

When you’re a working mum, time is often the one thing you don’t have much of. I completely understand how convenience food became so popular. Life is busy.
But when I look at my family… and remind myself of my why — reducing additives, avoiding unnecessary toxins, and nourishing our bodies with real food — it helps me keep showing up.

And honestly… it just tastes better too 😉

If you’re trying to grow, cook, or make more from scratch, remember you don’t have to do everything at once. Just start somewhere 💚

#thepotagerproject #beginnervegetablegardening #homesteading

Don't get me wrong, I love summer days 🌞, but afte

Don't get me wrong, I love summer days 🌞, but after a week of hot sun, nothing makes my gardener heart happier than a good downpour! 🤗🌧
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Anyone else with me?

#beginnervegetablegardening #VeggieGarden #thepotagerproject

When life gives you an abundance of strawberries…

When life gives you an abundance of strawberries… you make jam. 🍓✨

There’s something so satisfying about turning a bucket of fresh, ripe berries into jars of sweet, glossy strawberry jam that you can enjoy long after the season is over.

Here’s my simple small-batch strawberry jam:

🍓 Ingredients
• 1 kg strawberries, hulled
• 750 g sugar
• Juice of 1 lemon

Method

Chop the strawberries and place them in a large pot with the sugar and lemon juice.

Bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.

Simmer for 20–30 minutes, stirring often, until thick and glossy.

Test for set (a little on a cold plate should wrinkle when pushed).

Pour into hot, sterilised jars and seal.

And just like that… summer in a jar 💛

If you’d love to learn how to preserve with confidence — not just jams, but fruit, veg, meals and more — come join us inside our online Jar By Jar Preserving Course.

👉 Learn more at jarbyjar.com

Because once you know how to preserve… you’ll never look at a full fruit bowl the same way again. 🍓✨

#beginnervegetablegardening
#homesteading
#howtomakestrawberryjam #preservingcourse #strawberries

✨ Big news! ✨ For the very first time, we’ve take

✨ Big news! ✨

For the very first time, we’ve taken everything Katherine knows from 45+ years of preserving and put it into The Complete Guide to Preserving at Home — our beginner-friendly, step-by-step online course.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:
🥒 Make chutney, relish, jams & sauces
🍑 Preserve fruit in jars (just like Grandma used to!)
💧 Master safe water-bath canning techniques
📖 Access printable recipes, tips & troubleshooting

It’s practical, confidence-building, and designed so you can follow along in your own kitchen.

💛 Learn preserving the way Grandma taught — safe, simple, and fun.

👉 Visit Jarbyjar.com or tap the link in bio to join today for our special launch price of $79 (ends 31 Oct).

#preserving #canning #homesteading #pantrystaples #homemadegoodness #jarbyjar

Today was the start of our seasonal jar club. What

Today was the start of our seasonal jar club. What a wonderful afternoon it was connecting with a like-minded community (feel free to ask questions below if you're curious to know what it's all about)

The best things in life aren’t things... they’re shared moments, cherished friendships, and the love poured into what we create together.

#jarclub #seasonalproduce

Don’t let your broccoli, cauliflower, or cabbages

Don’t let your broccoli, cauliflower, or cabbages all ripen at once. 🥬🥦Stagger plant your seedlings so you don't end up with 8 cabbages all ready the same week! Plant every 1-2 weeks, and you'll have a nice steady supply.

What do you always end up with a 'glut' of?

#beginnervegetablegardening #VeggieGarden #GrowYourOwn #GardeningHacks

Why do I put carpet under my seedling pots in the

Why do I put carpet under my seedling pots in the greenhouse? 🌱It’s not just for looks! The carpet helps regulate temperature by insulating the pots from the cold ground, retains moisture to keep the area humid, and makes cleanup a breeze. Little tricks like this make a big difference when nurturing delicate seedlings. 🥦 Have you tried this in your greenhouse? Let me know below!

#beginnervegetablegardening #thepotagerproject #seedlings #growingseeds

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