Summer in a Jar: My Journey to Self-Taught Salsa Canning
A couple years back, when I was starting this blog, my husband got me a…
Gardening
miranda Giving Old Wood New Life: Our Simple Homestead Herb Dryer
Now that I have my food dehydrator, I’ve been reading up on dehydrating food, and…
Digging into June: An Honest Update from the Homestead Garden
Its now June. My goal was to have my garden completely in by now, but…
Prepping the Backyard for Long Summer Days on the Homestead
So one thing that often happens in the winter, is I feel like at my…
What I’m Changing in the Garden This Year: My Summer 2026 Learning Curve
Recently, I realized just how soon we are upon the 2026 gardening season. In fact,…
Cracking the Code: The Many Uses of Eggshells
When I first moved into the home I currently live in, I of course tried…
Baby on Board, Beets in the Ground: Our Autumn Garden Journey
Recently, Daniel and I recently got this urge to totally clean up the backyard. It…
A Drop of Bliss: Discovering the Beauty of Rosewater
This spring, I have been determined to take what I want of my plants such…
Growth & Greens: The Latest from My Garden
Spring will be here soon, and I’ve already started planning my plants for this year.…
Homestead Haven: Essential January Planting for a Self-Sufficient Garden
Now that its a new year, and now that I’ve harvested my carrots (the full…