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 …

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 . …

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 …

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 …

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 …

On busy nights when I don't have a lot of time to cook but I still want a homemade meal, this quick and easy ground …

Of all of the herbs and spices in the spice aisle at the grocery store, saffron is almost always the most expensive one you can …

If you've ever made your own sourdough starter from wild yeast for making homemade sourdough bread you've probably found yourself wondering what else you can …

If you've ever tried to use store bought shine-boosting serums, you've probably found that they tend to be on the pricier side and that they …

Heirloom seeds are becoming increasingly more popular, but even so, they can sometimes be difficult to find in garden centers and other places that sell …

If you have a few backyard maple trees and you live in a climate where it's below freezing at night and above freezing during the …

There are some aspects of homesteading that are definitely more challenging for those of us who live in suburban areas with small yards, but if …

Gingerbread is one of the most classic old-fashioned desserts, and it's been around in some form or another for centuries. This old-fashioned gingerbread cookie recipe …

One of the many reasons why apples were such a popular fruit in previous centuries is the fact that they are one of the few …

One of my favorite things to make each fall is apple crisp, and this year I was especially excited to make an heirloom apple crisp …

Saving seeds from your own garden plants is a great old-fashioned way to save money in your garden, but the process of saving seeds from …

DIY projects have become increasingly popular the past few years (as anyone who has visited Pinterest lately is well aware of), and there are lots …

Making your own natural DIY perfume is a great way to avoid the chemicals in many store bought perfumes, and it's a great way for …

The art of hygge is something that has become more and more popular in recent years. Hygge is usually associated with the cold, dark winter …

One of the best ways to help add nutrients back into your soil is to start a compost pile to create your own homemade fertilizer. …

Everything is better with maple syrup, and these maple-glazed carrots are no exception! These carrots are rich and buttery with savory herbs and caramelized in …

Whenever we set any type of healthy living goal, whether it's New Year's resolutions or any other type of goal, it's pretty easy to stay …

Today I'm happy to share with you a guest post from Cindy Keller of MyGardenGifts.com. Cindy will be sharing some tips for growing fruit in containers. …

This chocolate chip pumpkin bread is one of my absolute favorite autumn recipes to make. Every year I look forward to the "pumpkin spice season" …

One of my favorite things to make each fall is a big batch of old-fashioned applesauce. This spiced applesauce recipe is one I love to …

If you've ever had the experience of putting something off until later, then you know what it feels like to have that unfinished project hanging …

Today I'm happy to share with you a guest post from Darcy Brandt of medicinalherbals.net. Darcy is going to be sharing with us today some …

In the natural health world, supplements are one of those things that can tend to spark a bit of controversy. Maybe not quite as much …

Do you live a healthy, balanced lifestyle, or is it possible that your lifestyle isn't actually as healthy as you think it is? I created …

Before you start planting your garden, the first thing you need to decide is which type of seeds you want plant. (Note: This post is …

Some people are morning people . . . and others of us just aren't. Mornings are not my friend, especially when I have to wake …

For our ancestors, winter was usually thought of as an enjoyable time of year even though the weather was cold. Especially for those living in …

We know how important it is for our health for us to get a good night of sleep, and that's what makes it all the …

Pizza is usually one of those foods that we think of as being in the junk food category rather than in the healthy foods category, …

Stress comes in many different forms, and in many cases it's unavoidable, but today I want to talk about some of the more subtle forms …

  One of the biggest problems that organic gardeners face is how to keep animals out of the garden and keep insects from destroying their …

Did you know that trying to be healthy can actually end up harming your metabolism instead of helping it? It sounds crazy, but it's a …

A couple of years ago I wrote a post about 4 Beginner Gardening Mistakes to Avoid, so this year I wanted to write another gardening …

These maple-glazed, overwintered parsnips are so sweet that they actually seem more like eating a dessert than like eating a vegetable. And, believe me, I …

Of the four seasons, winter is definitely my least favorite. The month of December usually goes by pretty quickly with all of the holiday activities, …