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

Is this the year you're going to get on top of your plans and set gardening goals? It doesn't take long to sit down with a notebook and set intentions for the year. Making goals that reflect your gardening dreams will contribute to a successful season and all the joy that we know gardening can bring us. The post How to Make Garden Goals: Set Your Season Up for Success appeared first on ..read more

Ducks are some of the most interesting animals we have kept. However, for how much we love keeping ducks, there are also a few less desirable aspects of having these birds around. Here are 10 things to think about if you're considering keeping ducks. The post 10 Reasons Keeping Ducks May Not be for You appeared first on ..read more

We're technically about halfway through the pantry challenge. We're still going strong without grocery shopping. Here is how the first part of our 2023 Pantry Challenge has been. The post 2023 Pantry Challenge: One Month in Review appeared first on ..read more

Our journey to creating this whole-wheat pasta recipe took many years and different iterations. Now we make large batches that ensures we have wholesome home-ground pasta on hand using this whole-wheat pasta recipe. The post Easy Whole-Wheat Pasta Recipe (+ How to Use Home-Ground Flour) appeared first on ..read more

When I first had my first baby I tentatively stepped into babywearing. I hadn't even heard that term before, and I certainly wasn't acclimatized to attachment parenting. It turned out that my little girl loved being next to her mama and constantly in motion, so wearing her in a baby carrier was a natural fit. The post Baby Carrier Reviews: What We Use and Why appeared first on ..read more