Carrots, even organic ones, are so inexpensive it was honestly shocking to me how tricky they can be to grow. They were one of the vegetables it took me several tries to get right however. And just like most other veggies, homegrown just tastes better!  Here are the tricks I’ve learned over the years: Carrots ..read more

When I first began homeschooling I would search for curriculum relentlessly, believing that if I found the perfect one it would make my children super geniuses who would be racing to the table every morning to do their schoolwork. I also believed that as my child’s teacher, I needed to already have all of the … The post Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Started Homeschooling first appeared on HAPPY HOLISTIC HOMESTEAD ..read more

This post contains affiliate links. Quail can be a great choice for people would like to keep poultry, but do not have a huge amount of space. They are also quieter than chickens (though they do have their sounds and are not silent by any means) if noise is a concern. Read on to learn ..read more

Ah Easter. Holiday of plastic eggs and plastic grass and cheap plastic little toys that will get thrown away secretly by you when your child tires of them in a month or two. As a parent, I have always looked forward to celebrating holidays with my children, but I have also struggled with guilt over ..read more

Did you know that certain plants actually get along bettter with each other than others? Some plants support each others growth, while others are best kept far apart. Just like people! Read on to learn more about what plants bring out the best in your tomatoes, and which ones will actually hinder them. Tomato Friends ..read more

Sweet potatoes are a healthy and filling food, not to mention versatile and easy to prepare. We eat them several times a week in our home. They are a low maintenance crop to grow, but they do require heat, a fairly long growing season, and lots of space. Read on to learn how to easily ..read more

This post contains affiliate links. Seed bombs are a fun any time gift, but when my daughters and I were trying to come up with an eco-friendly Valentine, they seemed like a perfect choice. This time of year, when the novelty of Winter is over, it is fun to dream of warm weather and Spring ..read more

Why Would I Want a Wildflower Garden? A wildflower garden or meadow is an easy and low maintenance way to add beauty to an outdoor space. Some people are switching to the wildflower meadow in their backyards instead of a lawn, and these easy to grow flowers are also perfect for edges of property, ditches ..read more

It is estimated that 1 in 6  Americans (this includes children) have a diagnosed mental illness or behavioral problem. New information connecting mental health to diet is surfacing all the time. There are many scientifically researched ways food impacts mood: a healthy gut microbiome leads to better mental health, nutrient deficiencies have been linked to ..read more

Fermentation is an ancient food preparation/preservation method. Over the last few generations it has become a mostly unused tool in the modern western kitchen, due to the advent of refrigeration and pressure canning. It is having a resurgence in popularity as people realize all the probiotic goodness that fermentation provides. Not only that, but it ..read more