HOMEGROWN & HANDCRAFTED
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Harvest happiness. Clever DIY ideas to get the most from your garden.
Your garden reflects the love you put into it. Why not celebrate that wonder with creative expressions you can enjoy inside the home and share with friends?
A bouquet of fresh blooms is the classic pick-me-up. A basket of fruits and veggies or a sprig of herbs can be as decorative in the kitchen as it is handy to have within reach. Get a longer shelf life from your harvest with homemade herb-infused olive oils or vinegars. Rosemary and thyme are popular options for both, but feel free to explore with citrus peel, fresh pine or nasturtium petals. Many fruits can be preserved as jams. Candied citrus slices are wonderful in a drink, as a garnish on dishes and desserts, eaten alone as a snack or as part of a charcuterie board.
Candied citrus made easy A simple sweet treat you can make in less than an hour, with ingredients right from your yard! • Wash and cut any citrus into 1/4-inch
rounds (the thinner the better). Remove seeds.
Many plants that thrive in backyard gardens — such as lavender, lemon, mint and rose — can be dried and used for organic herbal tea.
• Blanche slices in boiling water for 5 minutes. • Boil equal parts water and sugar; reduce heat to medium. • Add citrus slices and simmer 40 minutes. • Set slices on rack to air dry 24 hours. • Sprinkle with sugar (optional).
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