Sep 15, 2026
Sort and Swap out Your Summer Clothing
As fall begins, the weather starts to turn from hot and wet to cool and breezy, making it an ideal time to swap out shorts and skirts for sweaters and pants. Gather a few supplies: plastic bins, space bags, and shoe bags for the keepers. Then, sort your #clothing, pulling out “anything you can get […]
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Sep 11, 2026
There’s Nothing Like a Homegrown Tomato
Anyone who grows their own #summer #produce can attest to the fact that it tastes better than the store-bought alternative. But perhaps there is no better example than the #tomato. “Most of us have been betrayed by the uniformly round, bright red off-season supermarket tomatoes that give way to a mealy interior with the softest […]
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Sep 10, 2026
Eating Local Produce Has Multiple Benefits
Fresh #summer #produce doesn’t have to travel long distances, making it a sustainable food source. Buying locally grown foods support nearby farms and the economy, generating more spending and more jobs. Lower shipping costs cuts carbon emissions — a general boon for the environment. And that summer produce is picked at peak freshness, not ripened […]
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Sep 9, 2026
How to Save Summer Produce for Months
If you’re anything like The Organizing Blog staff, you want fresh #summer #produce to last all year long. There are basically three ways to ensure that: Canning is good for pickled vegetables, sauces/salsas, and jams and jellies. Drying is good for herbs, hot peppers, and many berries and fruits. Freezing is great for berries, cut […]
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Sep 8, 2026
Last Chance for Fresh Summer Produce
#Healthy #eating is easier during the #summer. #Produce that’s in season has fewer additives, is easier on the environment and is just plain better-tasting than the stuff that was sitting in a warehouse and shipped to the local megamarket. Whether you #grow it yourself or buy it at the #farmers market, there’s limited time to […]
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