Glittered Jack-Be-Littles displayed on stacked pedestals can add an elegant touch to a fall display and couldn’t be easier to make. Simple coat Jack-Be-Little with Mod-Podge and sprinkle glitter over them to cover and allow to dry. He we chose a very neutral palette to go along with our china garden witch.

The days of summer have waned as we’ve toiled endlessly in our gardens and played with the carefree abandon of a child. One last task remains before putting the land to bed for the winter and that is bringing in the grape harvest. Traditionally, grapes are harvested and pressed for wine now, giving us the alternate name for this moon – the full Wine Moon.

This is a general guide for hot water bath canning of acidic foods such as fruits to make preserves, jellies, jams, etc. Non-acid foods such as vegetables and meats must be processed by the pressure canning method. Consult the specific instructions that accompany your brand of mason jars for the exact procedures as they may differ between manufacturers.