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Here you'll find my most most recent blog posts. Explore everything from companion planting and vertical gardening to raising meat birds and water glassing eggs. Don't miss my farm-to-table recipes!
A bowl of pumpkin puree with a wooden spoon in it. A pumpkin wedge and food processor sitting behind it.
Farm-to-Table Recipes

How to Make and Preserve Pumpkin Puree

Once you see how EASY it is to make pumpkin puree at home, you’ll never go back to that bland, canned stuff at the store again! Trust me, you’ll totally get spoiled once you try homemade pumpkin puree, especially if it’s a pumpkin you grew yourself. There’s nothing more satisfying than turning your summer’s labor

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A simply wrapped gift with brown paper and twine.
Health & Homesteading

30 Useful Gifts for Homesteaders

Trying to find the perfect gifts for homesteaders? Look no further! While homesteaders may seem tough to shop for, fear not. These practical individuals appreciate tools that make their tasks more efficient and enjoyable. Whether you’re shopping for a budding homesteader or a seasoned pro, these items will undoubtedly bring a smile to their face.

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A mason jar filled with freshly made ground venison jerky. The jar is sitting on a wooden cutting board with a blue towel nearby.
Farm-to-Table Recipes

Homemade Ground Venison Jerky Recipe

Ground venison jerky is delicious and an exciting change up from traditional jerky. It’s the perfect snack to have on hand and will save you hundreds of dollars if you’re regularly buying jerky at the store. Plus, it’s a great way to use up some of that grind when processing your own deer. The key

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Ryan and I feeding branches into our Woodmaxx MX-9900ss wood chipper while in the woods
Health & Homesteading

5 Practical Uses for a Wood Chipper on a Homestead

A wood chipper is an absolute game changer on a homestead, large or small! There are so many uses for wood chips that will save you money, time, and, effort in the long run, plus eliminate hazards along the way.  In this article, we’re going to discuss the top 5 uses for a wood chipper

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A row of seed garlic laid out in front of a box of seed garlic. On a picnic table.
Grow Your Own Food

How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Garlic

Garlic is a wonderful addition to the garden, and you’ll be surprised by how easy it is to plant and grow! As long as you follow the few key steps discussed in my article, your garlic will largely take care of itself until it’s time to harvest. I love a non-fussy plant! The best part

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A fully ripe butternut squash laying in the garden, top down view
Grow Your Own Food

When to Harvest Butternut Squash

Your butternut squash is growing and looking great, but how do you know when it’s ready to harvest? Many first-time gardeners mistakenly pick their butternut squash too early (or too late!) and end up disappointed. Oh no! Picking butternut squash at the exact right time will ensure that they not only taste great but that

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