Josephine DeFalco

Welcome to How Jo’s Garden Grows — your go-to channel for sustainable living, food preservation, and growing your own food!

I’m Jo, an author, nutritionist, and passionate food gardener sharing practical, easy-to-follow tips on gardening, preserving your harvest, and creating a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Whether you’re planting your first seed or expanding your homestead, you’ll find inspiration and guidance here.

As a history enthusiast and historical fiction novelist, I also dive into traditional skills and how things were done in the past—from old-fashioned food preservation methods to time-tested homesteading practices—bringing those valuable lessons into modern everyday life.

Food gardening tips for beginners and experienced growers

Canning, fermenting, dehydrating, and other preservation methods

Sustainable living and homesteading ideas

Nutrition and from-scratch cooking

Historical insights and traditional skills

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