Sheri Ann Richerson

The best summer memories don’t come from big plans.
They come from making things together on an ordinary afternoon.

The HobbyScool Creator Summer Camp is a free, 2-day virtual event — June 16–17 — designed to bring the magic of summer camp home to your family.

No supply list. No experience needed. All ages welcome.

Outdoor chalk art and water-play creativity
Garden crafts and fairy worlds from backyard finds
Family paint parties for every age and skill level
Rainy-day projects using what’s already at home
17 expert makers across 2 days of joyful, mess-encouraged fun

June 16–17, 2026 · Free virtual event
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HobbyScool Creator Summer Camp 2026 -- Registration Join the FREE HobbyScool Creator Summer Camp! Family fun and seasonal creativity, June 16--18, 2026. Bring the joy of summer camp home with playful workshops for every age.

Raise your hand if you're preserving something from the garden this week. 🙋‍♀️
I'm dehydrating garlic scapes today and planning to make garlic scape powder.
What's on your preservation list right now?
🥒 Pickles?
🍓 Jam?
🧄 Garlic?
🌿 Herbs?
🥬 Greens?
Tell me what you're working on, and if you need ideas for garlic scapes, I've got you covered:

How To Dehydrate Garlic Scapes Garlic scapes are a gourmet seasoning that you get once a year in the spring. Learn how to preserve garlic scapes for year round use.

One of the best lessons gardening has taught me is that flavor starts long before dinner.
It starts in the garden.
Today I'm drying garlic scapes that will eventually season homemade broth, soups, sauces, and winter meals.
If you're interested in making your own broth from scratch, here's my slow cooker method:
https://experimentalhomesteader.com/slow-cooker-broth-recipe/
And if you've never used garlic scapes before:
https://experimentalhomesteader.com/garlic-scapes/

Garlic Scape Flower Slow Cooker Broth Recipe Garlic scape flower season is the perfect time to make this slow cooker broth recipe! It is a versatile quick easy recipe.