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These monthly newsletters (from January 2011 to present) are to help us all be more prepared. They are written for the Hurricane Utah Stake (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,) but everyone is welcome to make copies. Many other groups and individuals are using them. (Note: Garden tips are for Southern Utah. You may need to adjust to fit your climate.)

Saturday, June 1, 2013

June 2013


Another summer is upon us and already we are enjoying luscious fruits. Strawberries, cherries and apricots make their debut first, and soon to follow will be peaches, plums, apples, grapes and pears! The gardens are up and growing and their harvest has also begun. There is nothing in the store to compare with home grown produce! Why not take some time to save some of the summer bounty for a winter day? Home canning, freezing and drying are great ways to expand our enjoyment of our orchards and gardens. It is easy to do, and very satisfying to see a shelf filled with the fruits of our labor. The world around us seems more unstable almost daily. We are so blessed to have the opportunity to provide a sense of peace in our own homes as we are prepared. Preparing for our family to be safe, well fed, and providing a haven from the world around us, is a great way to fill our summer days!  Let the harvesting begin!

Included in in this newsletter:
Home Canning:  tips for canning.
Disaster Prep: 2 Way Radios.
Elevation Adjustments: canning time and pressure chart for elevations.
Emerson Quote.
In the Southern Utah Garden: planting, weeds, pests, fruit trees.
Provident Living: camping, propane, TP, paper towels, windows and newspaper.
Using the harvest: ideas for preserving Apricots.
Spiritual Preparedness: Paul V Johnson Quote.


Click here to download a complete June 2013 Back to Basics Newsletter