Harvesting & Processing Elderberries
Elderberries are in season from August to September, so it’s the perfect time to plan for harvesting and processing these wonderful berries. Here are some tips to
Prepare in Advance: Canning for Christmas Gifts
With the canning season in full swing, now is the perfect time to start preparing for Christmas gifts. Canned goods make thoughtful, personalized presents that friends and family
Low-Cost Canning Tips: How to Source Your Canning Fruits and Vegetables
Sourcing the fruits and vegetables for canning can be pricey if you’re not strategic. Here are some low-cost canning tips to help you gather your produce without breaking
Roses and Reflections at the Penticton Rose Garden
Each morning for the past week, I took a stroll through the Penticton rose garden, a calming ritual that started my day. The air was warm, and the
Oceans Bliss Art is at The Bench Market
For the month of July, Oceans Bliss will be at The Bench Market in Penticton, 368 Vancouver Ave! Come and check us out and grab a delicious meal
The Art of Giving Back
When life gives your daughter lemons, you help her make Okanagan fruit necklaces! Then you send them on a mission trip to Guadalajara, Mexico for kids who
Why I Can on an Outdoor Cooking Stove
Am I crazy canner or is this the best thing ever? I started canning on an outdoor camping stove when our kitchen’s glass-top stove wasn’t getting hot
Okanagan Markets: Then and Now
Looking at this old photo from 20 years ago brings back so many memories. A market in Okanagan Falls, the fee was $25 for the day and
Our Custom, Handmade Wood Floating Frames
Our handcrafted, custom vertical grain fir frames are the perfect addition to any gallery wrap canvas. Each frame locally crafted here in Penticton with attention to detail,
Ready, Set, Can! How to Prepare Your Jars for the Season
Let's get our jars ready for canning season! Before I start canning, I go through all of my jars and this is my process! Organize the Jars
