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, it comes time to think …
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, …