Deborah

Deborah Tayloe is a full-time blogger, children's book author, and freelance writer, contributing to large publications. She has a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education/English and a Spanish Minor. In addition, she holds a Certificates in Natural Health and Herbology from accredited programs. She pursued these natural wellness certifications due to her love for herb gardening. Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home." Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run. Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.

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Peach Pie Filling: Home Canned Goodness in 4 Easy Steps

Home canned peach pie filling can be made during peak season when prices and quality are the best--for year-round pie baking.

Marinara Sauce: Fresh from Your Tomato Garden (Easy and Delicious!)

Here's a great savory garden marinara sauce for that hot summer night. Pull tomatoes straight off the vine when it's too hot for grilling.

Container Gardening: Choosing the Right Planter

Container Gardening: Choosing the Correct Planter

Zesty Cucumber Basil Salad

Zesty Cucumber Basil Salad is a salad I came up with on the fly.  I found myself bombarded with cucumbers.   I don't waste food and needed to come up with something to do with five large cucumbers, quick!

Sweet Basil Pesto For Your Freezer

Sweet basil pesto is simple to make and wonderful on hand for the off-season. When the garden delivers a bumper crop of basil, take advantage of it.

How to Make Sweet Basil Vinegar In A Mason Jar in Two Easy Steps

Fragrant sweet basil vinegar adds a burst of flavor to salads or greens. This offers you a fantastic way to use up all the sweet basil from your herb garden!