If you're thinking about getting chickens then it's a good idea to do some research beforehand and to be aware of what it's really like …
I'm a big fan of growing heirlooms in my vegetable garden, and the vast majority of the vegetables that I grow are heirloom varieties and …
As I was looking through an old 19th century cookbook I came across a recipe for a soft gingerbread cake that didn't call for any …
When it comes to having backyard chickens, one of the questions that often comes to mind is whether or not you can actually save money …
Potatoes are a really fun vegetable to add to a backyard garden because it feels a bit like a treasure hunt digging them up, and …
A lot of people associate homesteading with having a large property with acres of land, a huge garden, and several different livestock animals. And there …
For some people, simply putting a fence around their garden is enough to protect their lettuce from being eaten by pests like insects and animals. …
This year I decided to try something different with my garden that I haven't really tried before: using leaves as mulch in my garden. In …
For busy nights when there isn't much time to get supper ready and on the table, quick and easy meals are essential. I've found that …
Light and fluffy waffles are one of my favorite breakfast foods, but until recently they aren't something that I would have necessarily associated with 19th …
If you been thinking about getting a few backyard chickens for laying eggs then you're probably wondering how many eggs to expect a small flock …
If you've been thinking of starting a garden or even if you already have a garden and you're thinking of expanding your garden into a …
For the past several months I've been making my own DIY tallow hand salve. I love the fact that making your own hand salve allows …
Now that I have backyard chickens, I wanted to see if I could use them to help with my garden. I had seen some videos …
If I had to choose one baking recipe that seems to exemplify the 19th century I think I would have to choose gingerbread. From cookbooks …
Pumpkin pie is a traditional, old-fashioned dessert that many people associate with holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. And, unlike recipes such as mincemeat pie …
Over the past several years, I’ve been saving seeds from my peas and beans to use for next year’s garden. I’ve only saved seeds from …
This year I made a pretty big mistake with my garden. My garden has been struggling a bit more than usual with the weather this …
One thing that I’ve been trying to do more of this year is to take advantage of some of the herbs that are growing wild …
I first came across this recipe for an old-fashioned buttermilk cake when I was searching for a pound cake recipe to try. I was looking …
Herbal teas are a great way to enjoy a variety of different flavors while also benefiting from the nutrients and beneficial properties of the herbs. …
If you love the idea of growing tomatoes in your garden but your garden doesn't get full sunlight, then you might have wondered if you …
This past year I did something I had been thinking about doing off and on for a while: I got backyard chickens! This little pullet …
One of the things I really enjoy during the quieter winter months is planning ahead for my garden for the next season. The cold winter …
If you're interested in learning more about herbs and about how to use them then you might have realized how easy it can be to …
One of my favorite side dishes to give an old-fashioned flavor to a meal is corn bread. And this recipe for corn bread made with …
When we think of food preservation, a lot of times the first thing that comes to mind is pantry shelves filled with home-canned foods in …
One of the best ways to quickly brighten up a room is to add a bouquet of fresh flowers in a vase. The price of …
Even though using a sourdough starter for homemade yeast means that you don't have to buy yeast packets from the store to bake bread, a …
When we think about going foraging, we often picture going somewhere deep in the woods or in a field out in the countryside, but a …
Whether you have a big homestead garden on a large property, a medium-sized garden in a suburban back yard, or even a smaller garden in …
There are lots of different store bought herbal tea blends that you can buy, but one of the best ways to save some money and …
When you're getting ready for the new gardening season to start, one of the important things that you have to figure out is how much …
As I've looked through old cookbooks from the 19th century, one of the things that always stood out to me was the lack of recipes …
One of my favorite things about crockpot soups is how quick and easy they are to prepare. Once you've put all of the ingredients into …
If you are interested in trying to save seeds from your garden to plant again the following year, one of the most important things to …
You can find several different pre-made packaged herb and spice blends in the grocery store, but most of the time it's really simple to make …
It seems like a common assumption about growing your own food at home is that gardening will automatically save you money. While this can certainly …
For years I avoided trying a grow light at home because I had figured it would probably end up being expensive and complicated and would …
Marlborough pudding is a bit of an unusual dessert by modern standards. While the word "pudding" may evoke thoughts of modern, creamy vanilla or chocolate …
When the cold weather starts to arrive and you've harvested all of the produce from your garden in the fall, it comes time to think …