Chit Chat15:27 - Q&A15:36 - Fermenting in Bale Jars17:41 - Instant Lasagna Garden Tips19:51 - Frozen Fruit for Fruit Leather21:41 - Keeping Produce Fresh26:37 - Adding Herbs to Fresh Bread27:32 - Rocks in the Soil28:41 - How Long do Fermented Vegetables Last30:53 - Safely topping off water in ferments31:20 - Meat in Your Compost32:22 - Air Pockets in Ferments33:00 - Why Pasteurize Milk for Dairy37:39 - Growing Enough for Preserving All At Once~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideoGrow, Preserve & Thrive with us!Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyA few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHytYour Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshopMeals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshopFREE PDF DOWNLOADS:- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple meYou know that every month, we send out a physical magazine to over 10,000 subscribers? Each issue has seasonal recipes, fresh inspiration for your kitchen, practical homesteading tips, and traditional wisdom from seasoned homesteaders. This magazine equips you to thrive on your homestead, whether you’re in the city, a suburban neighborhood, or on 40 acres. Subscribe today for just $9 a month.