Grow Zone Blog

Read our articles below about Preparedness. Food Preservation and Preparation, long term storage of Vegetables, Meat, and Home grown produce.

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Sterilizing Jars for Jams, Pickles, Fermenting, and Canning

Sterilizing your Jars is a very important step in producing great tasting, Long lasting Preserves, Pickles, and Fermented Foods such as Kimchi. Your Food can then be sealed away safe...
20200512-Food Preservation and Food Storage

Food Preserving and Food Storage at Home

We are all becoming more aware and interested in exploring the different ways we can be more self-sufficient. The topic of preserving food and long term food storage in particular....
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Food Dehydrator tips to Dry your Herbs, Vegetables, and More

Whether it’s home grown or shop bought, who doesn’t want to make the most of their food? Dehydrated food can last for years if done properly, and stored correctly. Dehydrators...
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What is Milk Kefir, and How to make it Step by Step?

Milk Kefir is a fermented dairy milk drink, very similar to yogurt or buttermilk. What makes Milk Kefir different is how it is cultured and how it has been fermented....
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How to Cure Meat Safely with Pink Salt & Curing Salt

Curing meat is a method of preserving which has been used for centuries. In essence, it involves the removal of moisture with the aim of preventing the growth of microorganisms...
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How to Store Milk, Cheese and Yogurt For The Long Term

We are all looking for ways to make our food supplies last longer, especially the products we consume the most. How we might be able to extend their shelf life...
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7 ways to To Preserve Vegetables at Home

Vegetables are a large part of most of our diets. They are full of nutrients, and vitamins that help us stay healthy, they are also easy to grow, and preserve....
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How To Dry Fresh Herbs Using a Food Dehydrator

Food dehydrators are very easy to use. Effectively and efficiently transforming your favorite ingredients as well as preserving their quality and flavor and extending shelf life often indefinitely. Herbs are...
20200427-Seeds and Seed storage for Long Term

How To Store Seeds At Home For Long Term Storage

Having your own storage of seeds could prove to be a lifeline if you were ever faced with limited supply or access to food, allowing you to grow your own...