Imagine this, you have a harvest of a bumper crop of certain fruits and vegetables in your homestead garden or someone has shared their bumper crop or you’ve made a trip to the local farmer’s market or fruit stand. The question becomes, how to preserve all that food? Here are some of the best ideas for storing the harvest. Consider these ways you can preserve your fruits and veggies for use later in the year. This post may contain affiliate links. Read the full disclosure here. Dehydrating Food This is probably one of the first methods to store food for future use. Consider Indigenous people ..read more

If you have been using herbal remedies and natural medicine at all, then you already know the power of using honey for many of your health needs. Honey is a superfood that can also be used in daily beauty routines, to reduce skin issues, and many other applications. What you may not know is that you can increase the potency of your honey and the medicinal properties it provides by infusing it with different herbs. The trick is, how to do this. It is actually a simple process and can easily be done at home, based on the remedy and need. Start With Pure Honey The key point to remember as a first ..read more

Are you ready for a new season of gardening but you need some seed company recommendations? Maybe this is your first time ever gardening and you want to know what we are growing in 2024, so you know where to start? In this article I am sharing with you the top three seed companies I have ordered from in the past and will be ordering from this year. It’s that time of year again! The time of year where us gardeners get inspired to get out in the garden and plant some seeds. But the first part of that is making sure to order seeds with enough time to transplant (those that need transplanting) bef ..read more

A well-planned potager, or kitchen garden, can be a beautiful and enticing way to incorporate more fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs into your diet. The following tips will help you plan a productive and practical potatger. Tip #1: Pick the Perfect Spot for your Potager. When choosing a location for your kitchen garden, try to find a spot as close to your kitchen as possible. After all, you want your own personal culinary garden to be easy to reach while you are preparing meals. The location you choose must also take into consideration the kind of environment your plants prefer. Choose a sunn ..read more

Growing tomato plants from seeds is not that difficult and it is extremely rewarding.  You can find a large variety of tomato plant seed packets and it is fun to experiment with the different varieties you find. In this article we’ll be going over not only how to grow strong tomato plants from seeds but also when and how to transplant them outdoors. 10 Tips to Grow Tomatoes from Seeds: You’ll want to plant your seeds early in the spring and not plant them outside until after the last frost date in your area. Usually you want to plant your tomato seeds indoors about six to eight weeks bef ..read more

Where to Place a Chicken Coop Raising chickens can be a fun and rewarding experience, but before you get sucked in by some cute little yellow balls of fluff, you should first decide on a style of coop and most importantly, where to place a chicken coop. The chicken coop is going to be shelter for your hens, giving them protection from rodents and other predators, keeping them warm or cool when they need it, and having a nice, quiet place for laying eggs. However the location of the chicken coop is just as important as the type of coop and making sure it has all the necessities. This guide wil ..read more

Cooking at home is a great way to save money and know exactly what ingredient goes in each meal you consume. But if you are struggling with affording each ingredient, it can be even more frustrating. Here are some tips for saving money while also cooking all your meals from home. Buy What You Need If you want to save money and cook most of your meals at home, get into the habit of only buying what you need. This might change over time when you start stocking up, but for now, don’t get the biggest bottle just because it’s cheaper. In the long run, you will save more when you buy in bulk, but if ..read more

Oh my gosh, who doesn’t love peach cobbler in the summertime?? With a big scoop of vanilla ice-cream, you can’t go wrong. We love this simple easy cobbler but sometimes it is just too hot to have the oven on in the middle of summer so I  freeze the peaches when they are ripe and then make the cobbler in the fall when it’s not so hot out. Enjoy! Homemade Peach Cobbler Prep time: 15 minutes Bake time: 20-25 minutes Serves: 4-6 Filling Ingredients: 8 large, ripe peaches, pitted and chopped 1/3 c. white sugar 2 T fresh lemon juice  2 t. all-purpose flour 1 t. kosher salt 1 t. nutmeg 1 t ..read more

When you think of summer, you probably have visions of warm weather, cooling off in a lake or ocean, and enjoying time with friends and family. Another thought people often have with summertime is what your diet might look like. The foods you eat not only affect your waistline, but can also improve your health. That is where superfoods come in. What are Superfoods? These are a selection of foods that contain more nutrients than the average. They tend to be very high in vitamins and minerals that are essential for overall health and wellness. Superfoods on this list contain vitamins, minerals ..read more

This spicy peach salsa is absolutely gorgeous! The combination of colors creates a beautiful presentation, while the delicious blend of sweet and spicy flavors makes it a wonderful addition to simply prepared fish, chicken or pork dishes. Especially good when accompanying meats grilled on the bbq and delicious to pack up for a picnic or potluck to share. This one is a keeper, for sure! Tip: Soak the red onion in a cup of water for 10-15 minutes before using to reduce its strong flavor and odor.  For best results, make this salsa the night before serving so the flavors have a chance to ble ..read more