Grow & Preserve Real Food for Your Family
Beginner-friendly gardening, canning, and freezing guides for families on any budget—no big backyard required.
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The Canning Garden Workbook
Plan and grow enough food for your family, season by season.
The Complete Beginner’s Manual to Home Canning
Everything a newcomer needs to can safely and confidently.
Quick Start Guide to Freezing Food for Beginners
No-fuss steps for less waste and a fuller freezer.
12 Simple Steps to Starting Seeds Indoors
Jump-start your harvests—even in small spaces or with no experience.
Americana Throw Pillow Pattern
This Americana Throw Pillow is a wonderful addition to any decor. Proudly display this pillow on your sofa, a bed, in a side chair, or even in a basket. Or make the pattern as a gift.
The finished product size will vary depending on stitch width. The approximate size is 8×18 inches.
Hi, I’m Dianne
Like you, I started with lots of questions, a limited budget, and a dream to feed my family better. Every small win (and messy mistake!) brought me here—to help you make homemade, homegrown food a reality for your table, too.