"From Seed to Table finishes with an overview on Embracing Seasonal Living. Each chapter helps you manage your food supply. You'll gain knowledge on how to sustain your household through every season. With this helpful guide, you can be more prepared and in control over your own security. You can also help build up the community around you through seasonal living. It’s great to hone your own skill set. But it’s even more rewarding to help spread this knowledge to others. Anyone interested in seasonal living, food security, and heritage skills, should read this book." Thank you Alison Kay and Jason from Canning Crafts for your amazing review of my latest book, From Seed to Table. ❤️ You can read the full book review here: ow.ly/3or450YJWtC Get your copy of From Seed to Table wherever books are sold. #thecanningdiva #fromseedtotable #bookreview #foodsecurity #seasonalliving #mealsinajar #gardening #foodpreservation

Spring means asparagus season — and it’s one of my favorite vegetables to preserve. When asparagus is fresh from the garden or market, it’s crisp, tender, and full of flavor. That’s the perfect time to capture it in jars. One of my favorite ways to preserve it? Pickled asparagus. It’s amazing in: • Bloody Mary's • Charcuterie boards • Salads • Or straight from the jar! If you’ve never preserved asparagus before, spring is the perfect time to learn. Check out the recipe on my website and start building your pantry one jar at a time. canningdiva.com/recipes/pick… #thecanningdiva #fromseedtotable #asparagusseason #pickledasparagus #canningrecipes #springharvest #preservingfood

✨ LAST DAY TO ENTER! ✨ Tomorrow morning I’ll be drawing the winner of my From Seed to Table giveaway, and I’m so excited to see who takes home this special bundle! 📚 One lucky winner will receive: • A signed copy of From Seed to Table • A set of my Canning Crafts labels for your pantry jars There’s still time to enter! ✔ Comment on the original giveaway post ✔ Tag a friend who loves gardening, canning, or homesteading ✔ Send me a message with the word “GARDEN” so you’re fully entered into the drawing ⏳ Winner will be announced tomorrow morning! Good luck everyone 🍀 I can’t wait to see who wins! #thecanningdiva #fromseedtotable #bookgiveaway #gardenandpreserve #homesteadinglife #foodsecurity #growyourownfood #canningcommunity #canningcrafts

✨ Giveaway Reminder! ✨ Just a quick reminder that THIS SATURDAY morning I’ll be selecting the winner of my From Seed to Table book giveaway along with a set of gorgeous Canning Crafts labels! If you haven’t entered yet, there’s still time. 📚 One lucky winner will receive: A copy of From Seed to Table A set of my Canning Crafts labels for your pantry jars This book walks you through the entire journey: 🌱 Growing your food 🥫 Preserving your harvest 🍽 Cooking seasonal meals from your pantry If you believe food security begins with a single seed, this book was written for you. Make sure you’ve entered before tomorrow! AND if you have already commented and tagged, be sure to send me a message with the word "GARDEN" to be qualified in the drawing. Good luck 🍀 #thecanningdiva #fromseedtotable #bookgiveaway #gardenandpreserve #homesteadinglife #foodsecurity #growyourownfood #canningcommunity

Sometimes the most powerful gardening lessons come from centuries of tradition. While in Florence, Italy, I traveled to a historical vineyard in Tuscany where learned how they have long planted fava beans between their grape rows. Why? Because fava beans naturally replenish nitrogen in the soil, improving fertility without synthetic fertilizers. This practice has been used for hundreds of years, and it’s a beautiful reminder that sustainable gardening isn’t a new trend. It’s heritage wisdom. Legumes like fava beans partner with soil bacteria to fix nitrogen, enriching the ground so the next crop grows stronger and healthier. Imagine applying that same principle in your own garden beds. 🌱 Companion planting 🌱 Soil regeneration 🌱 Natural fertility cycles What companion plants are you growing this season? Beans and legumes are great - and so are herbs. These are the exact kinds of timeless techniques I love sharing in From Seed to Table. Get your copy here and start giving your soil what it needs this growing season. canningdiva.com/product/from… #thecanningdiva #fromseedtotable #gardeningwisdom #soilhealth #companionplanting #heritagegardening #growyourownfood #gardeninspiration

🌿 It’s been a few days since From Seed to Table hit store shelves… And I have to ask — What’s your favorite part so far? 💚 Is it: 🌱 The garden planning guidance? 🥕 The preservation techniques? 🍞 The heritage skills? 🍲 The seasonal recipes? 🌾 The soil-building and companion planting sections? This book was written to help you reclaim confidence in your kitchen and garden — to move from overwhelm to clarity… from dependence to self-reliance. So tell me — what spoke to you? Drop your favorite chapter, tip, or “aha” moment below 👇 If you haven’t grabbed your copy yet, you can find it here: ow.ly/jcOL50Ym5j0 Let’s keep growing this movement — one seed, one skill, one meal at a time. xo, Diane #FromSeedToTable #SeasonalLiving #FoodSecurity #GrowYourOwnFood #HeritageSkills #thecanningdiva

📦✨ Launch Week Check-In ✨📦 From Seed to Table is officially out in the world… and I’m smiling nonstop knowing copies are arriving on doorsteps. If you’ve received your book already, drop a 📦 in the comments! I would LOVE to know it made it safely to you. And when you crack it open, tell me where you start — garden planning? preservation? soil building? seasonal recipes? Seeing this book in your hands is the greatest celebration of all. 💚 If you have not ordered yours, it’s available here: ow.ly/1TH750Ym5qO We’re just getting started… xo, Diane #FromSeedToTable #BookLaunch #SeasonalLiving #GrowYourOwnFood #thecanningdiva

Exciting news! My segment on Daytime with Maggie Rodriguez on WFLA Channel 8 aired today, and I’m thrilled to share it with you. Thank you Maggie for having me on the show to talk about one of my favorite traditional kitchen skills — turning fruit scraps into homemade vinegar! If you’ve never made fruit scrap vinegar before, it’s incredibly simple and a wonderful way to reduce waste while creating something delicious for your kitchen. Watch the full segment here: wfla.com/daytime/make-mango-… Here are the quick steps to make your own fruit scrap vinegar at home: 🥭 1. Save your fruit scraps Peels, pits, and leftover pieces from fruits like mango, apple, pineapple, or berries all work beautifully. 🍯 2. Add to a jar with sugar water Place scraps in a clean jar and cover with water mixed with a little sugar (about 1 tablespoon per cup of water). Stir well. 🫙 3. Cover and ferment Cover loosely with cloth (or a coffee filter and rubber band) and let sit at room temperature, stirring daily. After about 7–10 days, you’ll notice fermentation happening. 🍶 4. Strain the scraps Once it smells pleasantly fruity and slightly tangy, strain out the fruit solids. ⏳ 5. Ferment again (this step didn’t make the segment!) Return the liquid to the jar and allow it to sit another 3–4 weeks until it transforms into vinegar. You’ll know it’s ready when it smells bright and vinegary! This simple traditional process creates a beautiful homemade vinegar perfect for dressings, marinades, shrubs, and tonics. Watch the full segment here: wfla.com/daytime/make-mango-… #thecanningdiva #fromseedtotable #booklaunch

🌿 Ready to take control of your food… from seed to table? You don’t need to live off-grid to build food security. You don’t need acres of land to live sustainably. You just need the right knowledge — and a willingness to start. My newest book, From Seed to Table, is your complete roadmap to: 🌱 Starting and maintaining a productive seasonal garden 🥕 Preserving your harvest through canning, dehydrating & freezing 🍞 Mastering heritage food crafts 🍅 Cooking wholesome, seasonal meals from your own pantry 🌾 Building rich, living soil with composting & crop rotation 🌼 Practicing companion planting to naturally boost yields This 240-page, layflat guide walks you step-by-step through creating a healthier, more self-reliant lifestyle — without overwhelm. Sustainable living isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress. One seed at a time. ✨ Grab your copy through my online store here: canningdiva.com/product/from… (As an Amazon Affiliate storefront, I earn a small commission at no cost to you. Your support helps me continue creating new recipes and resources for this amazing community.) Let’s grow something meaningful together. xo, Diane #FromSeedToTable #SeasonalLiving #FoodSecurity #SustainableLiving #GrowYourOwnFood #HeritageSkills #thecanningdiva

🌿 TODAY IS THE DAY. 🌿 From Seed to Table is officially available in stores! This book has been years in the making — from garden beds and pantry shelves to kitchen tables and family meals. It’s more than a cookbook. It’s a roadmap to seasonal living, food security, and reclaiming the skills that nourish our homes. If you’ve ever wanted to: ✔ Grow your own food ✔ Preserve what you harvest ✔ Cook from a well-stocked pantry ✔ Live more intentionally and sustainably This book is for you. Seeing it on store shelves today is surreal — and I couldn’t have done it without this incredible community. If you pick up a copy, tag me. Send a photo. I want to celebrate with you. 💚 Let’s grow. Let’s preserve. Let’s cook. From seed… all the way to the table. xo, Diane #FromSeedToTable #BookLaunch #SeasonalLiving #FoodSecurity #GrowYourOwnFood #TheCanningDiva #canning #preserving #freezedrying #dehydrating #living

I’m frying up my last quart of sliced green tomatoes tonight in celebration of my latest book, From Seed to Table launching tomorrow 💚💚💚 The recipe (and my book) is available on my website at canningdiva.com #friedgreentomatoes #fromseedtotable #thecanningdiva

🍞 The smell of fresh bread changes a home. There’s something grounding about kneading dough with your own hands… watching it rise… pulling a golden loaf from the oven. It’s not just baking. It’s reclaiming a skill that nourishes your family season after season. That’s why I created Bread Making Made Easy — a FREE companion eBook designed to give you confidence in: ✔ Kneading, proofing, shaping & baking ✔ Simple artisan recipes (even for beginners) ✔ Understanding yeast, flour & healthier substitutions ✔ Storage methods from a preservation mindset ✔ Bridging pantry staples into wholesome meals This guide pairs beautifully with my brand-new book… 🌿 From Seed to Table launches March 3rd — just days away. This book is the culmination of everything I teach: Planning. Growing. Preserving. Baking. Feeding your family with intention. If you’ve preordered From Seed to Table or downloaded my Three-Month Food Storage Plan, this eBook is already yours as a gift. If you haven’t preordered yet — now is the time. We begin this journey together in just a few days. Because bread isn’t just flour and water. It’s heritage. It’s resilience. It’s food security in its simplest form. Preorder download here: canningdiva.com/bread-making… xo, Diane, The Canning Diva® #breadmaking #fromseedtotable #homesteadkitchen #foodsecurity #seasonalliving #selfreliance #thecanningdiva

🌿 Heirloom Seed Saving Isn’t Just Gardening… It’s Preservation. Every time you save a seed, you’re preserving flavor, resilience, and history. Heirloom seeds grow true to type. They adapt to your soil. Your climate. Your garden. And when you save them year after year, you’re building something far bigger than a harvest — you’re building food independence. In my latest guide, I share: ✔ The difference between heirloom and hybrid seeds ✔ How to prevent cross-pollination (especially with squash & peppers) ✔ When to harvest seeds for best germination ✔ Fermentation tips for tomatoes & cucumbers ✔ Proper drying and long-term storage techniques ✔ How long seeds actually last (you might be surprised) Seed saving is sustainable. It’s cost-effective. And it’s one of the most empowering things you can do as a home gardener. If you’ve never saved seeds before, this is your sign to start. Read the full guide here: canningdiva.com/top-10-heirl… Let’s preserve more than food — let’s preserve legacy. 🌱 xo, Diane, The Canning Diva® #heirloomseeds #seedsaving #growyourownfood #foodindependence #gardenwisdom #sustainableliving #thecanningdiva #fromseedtotable Be sure to check out my upcoming book launch of From Seed to Table on March 3rd! Available wherever books are sold.

🌱 Want a Head Start on Your Spring Garden? Start Your Seeds Indoors Now. As winter fades and the days grow longer, there’s no better time to start planning for a thriving, productive garden. Starting seeds indoors gives you: ✔ Earlier harvests ✔ Stronger, healthier plants ✔ Access to heirloom varieties you won’t find at big box stores ✔ Major cost savings You don’t need a greenhouse — just the right setup, good lighting, proper moisture, and a little patience. In my latest article, I walk you step-by-step through: • What you actually need (and what you don’t) • Alternative seed-starting mediums • How to prevent leggy seedlings • Hardening off the right way • The most common mistakes gardeners make If you’re serious about growing stronger plants this season, don’t skip this stage. Strong seedlings = strong harvests. Read the full guide here: canningdiva.com/spring-into-… Let’s grow something beautiful this spring. 🌿 xo, Diane, The Canning Diva® #seedstarting #springgarden #growyourownfood #heirloomseeds #gardeningtips #homegarden #thecanningdiva #fromseedtotable Be sure to check out my upcoming book launch of From Seed to Table on March 3rd! Available wherever books are sold.

Canning season doesn’t end when summer does. Once you understand how to preserve: • store-bought produce • frozen ingredients • bulk purchases • leftover harvests Your pantry becomes a year-round project — not a once-a-year sprint. Food preservation is a rhythm, not a race. 👉 Stay in step with me at canningdiva.com. #thecanningdiva #canningseason #foodpreservation #homecanning #fromseedtotable

Food preservation is often mistaken for nostalgia — something quaint our grandparents did because they had to. But the truth is far more powerful. Preservation is about foresight, self-reliance, and respect for food. When you preserve your own food, you’re not just filling jars. You’re choosing ingredients intentionally. You’re deciding how much salt goes in. How much sugar stays out. You’re creating food that supports your household instead of undermining it. That kind of control doesn’t come from convenience — it comes from knowledge. And once you understand the why behind preservation methods, everything becomes less intimidating and far more empowering. If you’re ready to build a pantry that reflects how you want to live and eat, I’d love to teach you. 👉 Learn more or join my newsletter at canningdiva.com #thecanningdiva #fromseedtotable #mealsinajar #canningfullcircle #canning #homecanning #pressurecanning #canningseason #preserving #foodsecurity

A preserved pantry doesn’t happen overnight — and it shouldn’t. It’s built one recipe at a time. One season at a time. One lesson learned and applied. And that’s the beauty of it. Preservation teaches patience. It teaches observation. It teaches us to work with abundance instead of rushing through it. You don’t need to do everything at once. You just need to start — intentionally. 👉 If you’re ready to begin (or refine) your pantry, be sure to preorder my latest book, From Seed to Table, wherever books are sold. For more information head to canningdiva.com. #thecanningdiva #pantrybuilding #homecanning #preserving #seasonalliving #fromseedtotable #intentionalliving #foodpreservation #gardening #seedcollecting #dehydrating #freezedrying

Here’s a term that matters every time you grip a jar lid: “hand-tighten.” It’s how you apply the ring after wiping the rim of a filled jar — just snug enough with your fingers, no more. Too tight and air can’t escape during processing. Too loose and you risk seal failure. Understanding technique is just as important as recipes. Technique makes the difference between guesswork and mastery. 👉 Learn more at canningdiva.com. #thecanningdiva #canningeducation #homecanning #preserving #fromseedtotable #canning #canningtips #canningseason

When you don’t have a well-stocked food supply, meal planning becomes stressful instead of simple. Decisions feel rushed. Options feel limited. And more often than not, that stress leads to eating out more than planned or relying on overly processed, convenience foods that don’t truly nourish your body. A thoughtfully stocked pantry changes everything. When meals are already preserved, prepped, or planned — whether they’re meals in a jar, frozen components, dehydrated ingredients, or shelf-stable staples — daily life gets easier. You cook with intention instead of urgency. You save money. You waste less food. And most importantly, you’re able to feed yourself and your family in a way that aligns with your health, values, and lifestyle. Food preservation isn’t about extremes or fear. It’s about creating options. It’s about giving your future self support on busy days, hard weeks, or unexpected moments. A well-planned pantry brings calm, clarity, and confidence back into the kitchen. If you’ve ever stood in front of the fridge wondering “What are we going to eat?” — it may not be a cooking problem at all. It may simply be a pantry problem. I teach how to build food systems that actually work for real life — from growing and sourcing food, to preserving it safely, to turning it into meals you’ll actually use. Check out my book, From Seed to Table, for more insight and use it as a guide towards food security. 👉 Available wherever books are sold. Learn more at canningdiva.com #thecanningdiva #fromseedtotable #mealsinajar #canningfullcircle #canning #homecanning #pressurecanning #canningseason #preserving #booklaunch

A well-rounded pantry doesn’t happen by accident — it’s built with intention. In 📘 From Seed to Table, I show you how to create a pantry that works year-round, using a thoughtful balance of dry goods, cold storage, dehydrating, and canning. Not just how to preserve food — but when, why, and how it all fits together. This image is just a small taste of what’s inside the book: ✔️ Smart pantry planning ✔️ Seasonal storage strategies ✔️ Food security that starts at home ✔️ Less waste, more confidence ✨ Preorders are open now. If building a pantry that truly supports your family is on your heart, this book was written for you. 👉 Preorder here: ow.ly/SV5l50XReG5 #thecanningdiva #fromseedtotable #bookpreorder #newbooklaunch