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Author: Laurie Neverman

Laurie Neverman has a BS in Math/Physics and an MS in Mechanical Engineering. She is a wife and mother with a passion for natural healing, homesteading and gardening. She and her husband, August, homeschool their two boys. They live in rural northeast Wisconsin in a Wisconsin Green Built and Energy Star certified home.
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Hearty Ground Beef Stew (Quick to Cook, Budget Friendly)

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Sour Cream Coleslaw (No Mayo)

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Canning Headspace – Guidelines, Chart & Troubleshooting

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Cantaloupe Jam with Vanilla Extract

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How to Make Sauerkraut in a Crock

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Valley Food Storage Review (Read Before You Buy)

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How to Store Potatoes Long Term

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Above Ground Root Cellars – Enjoy Your Local Produce Longer

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How to Make Zucchini Flour (also known as Amish Flour)

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Pinecone Soda (Wild Yeast Soda from Pinecones)

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Currant Scones (Made with Fresh Currants)

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Canning Corn – Raw Pack, Hot Pack, Cream Style

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Real Healing Potions – Basic Herbal Medicine Preparations

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Some of the best garden tools and supplies that I've used, because the right tools make a job a lot easier, and they won't break under pressure.

The Best Garden Tools Help Make Gardening Easier

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Garlic Scapes (Tips for Harvest & Use)

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How to Store Sugar Long Term

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Low Sugar Raspberry Jam Recipe (Seedless Raspberry Jam Tips)

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Flea Beetle Control (with Tips for Saving Damaged Plants)

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Honey Sweetened Lemonade (with Tips for Using Lemony Herbs)

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11 Best Medicinal Herbs to Grow (Herb Garden & Wildcrafted)

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23 Common Sense Ways to Stretch Your Food Budget

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How to Store Rice Long Term (Over 20 Years!)

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How Long do Seeds Last? (w/ Printable Seed Viability Charts)

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How to Store Seeds (for Next Year or Long Term)

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5 Lessons from Great Depression Life that Still Make Sense Today

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How to Store Flour Long Term

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18 Fastest Growing Vegetables (Indoors, Garden, Containers)

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Nuclear Radiation Exposure – How to Reduce Your Risks

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8 Best Freeze Dried Foods (For Prepping & Long Term Storage)

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Vertical Vegetable Garden Ideas (Over 20 Photos)

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11 Vertical Garden Advantages You’ll Love

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Easy Chocolate Truffles Recipe (Just 3 Ingredients)

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Companion Planting for the Garden (The Easy Way)

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Chocolate Almond Bonbon Cookies for Parties or Gifts

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Growing Chamomile – Easy Care Tips and Uses

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How to Store Onions So They Last

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When to Harvest Onions (Plus Harvesting Tips)

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Fromage Blanc Recipe – Easy to Make Soft Cheese

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Bulk Grain – Where to Get it, How to Store it

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Preparedness Storage – Finding Room and Keeping it Safe and Sound

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Finger Jello Made with Fruit Juice and Gelatin

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Caramel Apple Cookies (Made with Fresh Apple Bits)

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