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how to make homemade wax for beeswax with honey and flowers in the background

How To Render Beeswax

Discover how to transform the wax from your backyard honeybees into valuable beeswax with our comprehensive guide. We'll walk you through the steps of safely rendering beeswax at home, emphasizing safety, cleaning tips and appropriate storage to ensure its purity for a range of uses. From candle-making to cosmetics and medicinal applications, you'll find this guide indispensable for your DIY natural product endeavors. Be sure to pin this essential resource!

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Orange Vinegar Cleaner

Best Bread Machine Recipes

Orange Vinegar

Sourdough Bread Machine

Easy Homemade Orange Vinegar Cleaner | Boreal Bloom Homestead

Orange Vinegar | Looking for a natural and affordable way to clean your home? Check out this recipe for orange vinegar cleaner! It’s easy to make and works great on all kinds of surfaces. Plus, it smells amazing. You’ll be able to clean every nook and cranny in your house with this powerful cleaner. And you can feel good about using it because it’s made with all-natural food-safe ingredients. Give it a try today! | borealbloomhomestead.com

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How To Dry Dill

Laying dill on a dehydrator tray.

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Easy Fireweed Jelly Recipe | Boreal Bloom Homestead

Fireweed jelly is a must-try for any jelly lover! This vibrant pink jelly is made from the petals of foraged fireweed flowers and is so easy to make. Learn how to find and harvest fireweed flowers as well as a simple recipe and make your own fireweed jelly from your foraged goodies. | borealbloomhomestead.com

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Canning Rhubarb

Steam Juicer

Juice Making

Hot Water Bath Canning

How To Make Rhubarb Juice | Boreal Bloom Homestead

Looking for a way to preserve the flavor of summer? This guide will teach you how to make your own rhubarb juice concentrate. You can use rhubarb juice to make jelly, flavor lemonade, add to baked goods, flavor cocktails, and more. In just a few easy steps, you can have homemade rhubarb juice, no fancy equipment required – though if you have a steam juicer, it'll make the process much easier. So get harvesting and start making your own delicious rhubarb juice today! BorealBloomHomestead.com

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Pin Cherry Jelly

Indulge in the delightful taste of freshly made pin cherry jelly with our easy-to-follow recipe! Learn how to forage for these exquisite cherries, extract their juice, and create your own homemade jelly. Elevate your breakfast and brunch game with this tangy-sweet preserve bursting with natural flavor.

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Distilled White Vinegar

Chive Blossom Vinegar {Easy Recipe} | Boreal Bloom Homestead

Make your own chive blossom vinegar at home with this easy recipe! Harvest vibrant, purple chive blossoms and infuse them in mild-flavored vinegar to create a unique flavor that will add an extra onion-garlic kick to all of your favorite dishes. Dressings, sauces, salads, and more - enjoy the beautiful color and delicious flavors of homemade chive blossom vinegar! Try it today!

How To Make Beef Tallow

Homemade tallow in glass jars.

How To Dry Calendula Flowers

Unlock the full potential of your Calendula flowers with our guide on how to dry and store them. Learn when to harvest for maximum potency, the best methods for drying – from traditional air drying to using a dehydrator – and how to properly store your dried flowers for long-lasting freshness. Plus, we'll share inspiring ideas on how to use your dried Calendula! A must-read for any home gardener or DIY enthusiast looking to make the most out of their blossoms.