Discover how to make the most delicious Calamondin Lime Pie from scratch using homegrown fruit! Learn to grow, care for, harvest, and juice your own Calamondin limes, then bake this creamy, tangy dessert. Perfect for the self-sufficient homestead.
As you are sitting around in your glum Winter Wonderland, are you excitedly pondering what can I plant in February? If so, then this list will give you a lot of inspiration as you patiently wait for spring. Here are some actionable steps you can take right now to drive down the cost of food …
Are you itching to get your hands in some dirt? So am I!! We were able to get a few trays started in January, but now it’s time to focus on the seeds to plant in February. These are some of the plants I want to have ready to get in the ground as soon …
Top 10 Seeds to Plant In February: A Get-growing Guide for New Gardeners! Read More »
It’s pretty obvious to most folks that in order to do a job right, you have to have the right tools. Gardening is certainly no exception. After years of homesteading and gardening, I’ve amassed quite a collection. Let me share with you my winners. Prepare Before we begin growing a vegetable garden, we must first …
Are you tired of doctor visits in waiting rooms full of germs and sick people? Have you wondered what you could do to stay healthy this winter? It is no secret that cold and flu season is upon us. Let’s take a look together at some tried and true ways to help keep us on …
Stay Healthy This Winter: Ways to Optimize Wellness Read More »
Every homesteader knows the value of multi-purpose plants. We seek out species that offer bountiful harvests, improve our soil, and contribute to the overall health and resilience of our mini-ecosystems. While many know comfrey as an excellent chicken fodder, providing nutrient-rich greens for our feathered friends, its true potential stretches far beyond the chicken run. …
Are you still on the fence about starting a vegetable garden? You know it is valuable, but maybe it just seems like a lot of hard work. Come along with me as I guide you from start to finish as you learn how to create a vegetable garden of your own. Becoming a gardener is …
Make 2025 The Year You Learn How to Create a Vegetable Garden Read More »
Do you long to try Elderberry Syrup? I have tried several over the years and finally had to develop my own Simple Elderberry Syrup Recipe due to taste preferences. I wanted everyone (husband included) to love taking it. The key ingredient, elderberry, is what you really cannot substitute. Other than that, the sky is the …
Discover comfrey’s incredible uses for homesteads: nutrient-rich fertilizer, healing salves, livestock health (sheep, goats, chickens), & easy propagation from roots.