Simple and Cheap Grow Light System for Starting Seeds Indoors
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 …
Does Gardening Actually Save You Money on Food?
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 …
Apple and Lemon Marlborough Pudding Recipe from 1858
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 …
Steps to Prepare Your Garden for Winter
When the cold weather starts to arrive and you’ve harvested all of the produce from your garden in the fall, the time comes to think …
Sweetened and Dried Tomato Fig Recipe from 1845
This recipe for sweetened, dried tomato figs is an unusual way to preserve tomatoes that I’ve seen mentioned in several old 19th century cookbooks . …
How Often Should You Feed a Sourdough Starter?
Making a homemade sourdough starter is a fairly simple process, but it can also bring up some questions, and one of those questions is how …
DIY Herbal Salt Recipes to Try
Making your own DIY herbal salt blends is a simple and easy way to create your own gourmet seasoning blends and to control the quality …
Cinnamon Maple Peach Jam Recipe
The changing season between late summer and early fall always gets me in the mood for more fall-ish flavors and for the old-fashioned tradition of …
