How to Use a Flower Press: A Beginner’s Guide
I’ve pressed hundreds of flowers at this point, from Trader Joe’s ranunculus in the middle of a January snowstorm to roses, cosmos, and cherry blossoms straight from my garden. I’ve made…
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Fresh Strawberry Simple Syrup (And 5 Ways to Use It)
A gorgeous ruby-red syrup made with fresh summer strawberries. Perfect for cold foam, lemonade, cocktails, sparkling water, or drizzling over shortcake. Let me tell you what I did with a bottle…
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The Strawberry Jam That Disappeared in 24 Hours
A simple small-batch stovetop strawberry jam, no pectin, no canning equipment required If you followed along last week when I went strawberry picking at Saltonstall Farm in Stratham, you already know…
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A Morning at Saltonstall Farm: Strawberry Picking in NH
Some of my best summer memories involve strawberry shortcake. My Nana made it all the time for me, and I’ll be honest, she wasn’t pulling fresh berries from a garden. She…
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How to Make a Faux Succulent Wreath That Looks Surprisingly Real
If you’ve been following along here for any length of time, you know I’m a real-plants person. I grow my own cutting garden, I preserve botanicals, I press flowers… I am…
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How to Make a Large Flower Press (No Bolts, No Fuss)
If you’ve been around here for a while, you know I press a lot of flowers. It’s one of my favorite ways to take something from the garden and turn it…
