Ways to Save Money on Herbal Tea
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. …
Frugal Living
Garden Planning for a Bigger Harvest
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 …
How to Use Less Flour for Feeding Your Sourdough Starter
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 …
Foraging for Herbs and Wild Edibles in Your Backyard
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 …
Tips for Saving Money on Gardening
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 …
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 …
How to Make Your Own Maple Syrup – Part 2: Boiling Down the Sap
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 …
How to Make Homemade Maple Syrup: Tapping Your Maple Trees
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 …
How to Store Apples to Last for the Winter
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 …
How to Save Seeds from Carrots, Beets, and Other Biennial Plants
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 …