Hi Achternaam,

Did you know that spring is just a few weeks away? :0

Once upon a time, I thought I'd never be a "real" vegetable gardener. I knew nothing about how to grow vegetables. But I loved the idea of growing my own food for my family. My husband, however, grew up gardening and remembers HATING the work involved. LOL! But he also now recognizes the benefits that experience gave him. With his help, I've learned how to grow vegetables over the years.

And here's something that might help you do the same...

DIY Cold Frame - Back when I wrote this article, I'd been wanting to build a cold frame to do some early planting, but projects stack up and this one was pretty low on the list. My husband can whip up handy things like this all the time, but me? Well, I could definitely make this easy DIY cold frame!

Learn how to make your own DIY Cold Frame here.

Food Canning & Expiration Dates - New Canning Chat. When food canning, how long are home canned jars of food good on the shelf? How do you determine an expiration date? This a very common question, so I answer it in this new Canning Chat video!

Learn about Food Canning & Expiration Dates here.

Corn Relish Recipe - Page recently updated. Corn relish recipes are simple and straightforward, which is one of the reasons it is so good! Learn how to make and preserve your own pickled corn.

Learn how to make Corn Relish here.

Tomato Soup Recipe - Page recently updated. There are still some chilly days of late winter left. Enjoy a bowl of this creamy, satisfying soup that calls for home-canned tomatoes!

Learn how to make Tomato Soup here.

   Sharon

P.S. Get the training, advice, kitchen tips, and support to plan and fill your pantry and table with home canned foods. Simply Canning School is the tool you need to get moving!

Recent addition: Members get EARLY access to all Canning Chat videos.

Learn more about Simply Canning School here.