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🥒 Before the cucumbers take over

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read • Homesteading, Recipes, Gardening

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Hey friend,

Cucumber season always starts out so politely.

One or two on the counter. Maybe a few in the fridge.

Then suddenly you’ve got a pile of them, and everyone in the house is asking why there are cucumbers beside the sink, on the shelf, and in the crisper drawer.

So today’s email is all about staying ahead of them.

A few jars of pickles and a better storage plan can save a lot of food from going soft before you get to it.

Garlic Dill Pickles

These garlic dill pickles are practical, useful, and exactly the kind of thing you’ll be glad to find on the pantry shelf later.

How to Store Cucumbers

Not every cucumber needs to become a pickle.

People-pleasing Pickle Recipes

Don’t deal with the whole harvest today.

Just start with the veggies already sitting on the counter.

Until next time,

Sarita

P.S. TSC has some garden sale items right now, so it’s worth a quick look if you’re filling gaps in your summer setup.

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