After several weeks of twice-daily trips to open and close up the coop, we were excited to receive our new Chickcozy automatic coop door. Here's what we like, and the few things we don't. The post A Review of the Chickcozy Automatic Coop Door first appeared on Growing Wild Roots. The post A Review of the Chickcozy Automatic Coop Door appeared first on Growing Wild Roots ..read more

This recipe I created turned out beautifully soft and delightful crepes that my children gobbled up. They even said the resulting crepes were better than Uncle Joey's, which is very high praise indeed. The post Simple Sourdough Discard Crepes Recipe (No Waiting or Added Flour!) first appeared on Growing Wild Roots. The post Simple Sourdough Discard Crepes Recipe (No Waiting or Added Flour!) appeared first on Growing Wild Roots ..read more

I have been preserving our harvest for many years now, but dehydrating was one of the last skills I added to my repertoire. Even though this has been my path, there are plenty of reasons to choose dehydrating earlier in your journey. The post 5 Reasons to Choose Dehydrating for Food Preservation first appeared on Growing Wild Roots. The post 5 Reasons to Choose Dehydrating for Food Preservation appeared first on Growing Wild Roots ..read more

Here on the homestead, we are bringing up a fresh batch of 25 laying hens. Between the chicks, coop, fencing, and feed, it's a pretty hefty up-front cost in the pursuit of fantastic free-range eggs. Therefore, my ears perked up when I saw a post in one of my groups on ways to raise chickens for free. The post 19 Ways to Raise Chickens for Free first appeared on Growing Wild Roots. The post 19 Ways to Raise Chickens for Free appeared first on Growing Wild Roots ..read more

We created short video clips for each of our baby rabbits first 30 days. Come check out these kits from newborn through until they graduate to their grow-out cage. The post Baby Rabbits: Watch Them Grow for 30 Days appeared first on Growing Wild Roots ..read more

This passive-solar greenhouse checks so many boxes. First, it is up-cycled from an abandoned concrete eye-sore. It includes all sorts of efficient design features. And, with a proven track record, it has been in service for over a decade. The post Passive-Solar Greenhouse Inspiration: An Underground Design appeared first on Growing Wild Roots ..read more

I have a few fermenting recipes that are favorites around here. My newest addition to this list are these fermented carrot sticks. They make the easiest side to grab straight from the fridge. They're also a fantastic snack for both kids and adults. The post Fermented Carrot Sticks: An Easy Probiotic Recipe appeared first on Helping you Produce, Preserve, and Prepare Quality Food ..read more

When I came across photos exuding all this greenhouse inspiration I knew I had to share them here. I have seen upcycled greenhouses before, but this one takes it to the next level. The post Greenhouse Inspiration: A Beautiful Upcycled Project appeared first on ..read more

When we first had grapevines around our place, Mr. M. decided to learn to prune them properly. Now, we always have more grapes on hand then we can possibly eat, dry, juice, and freeze. Here he is sharing his years of experience so you can also learn how to prune grapes. The post How to Prune Grapes: An Easy Method for Production and Function appeared first on ..read more

This family pantry challenge has brought us a sense of purpose. It gave us goals, new experiences growth, and better nutrition. And it gave us an extra mortgage payment. However, I'm still excited that it's ending. The post Reflections on Our 2023 Family Pantry Challenge appeared first on ..read more