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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!
Can You Reuse Canning Lids? Is It Safe?
So, you’re neck deep in a canning session, and gasp, you realize that you’re short on fresh canning lids. What do you do? Can you reuse canning lids? Is it safe? This is a common and controversial topic in the homesteading world, especially since we like to live by the “nothing goes to waste” principle.
DIY Toxin-Free Raised Bed Liner
Raised garden beds are excellent to grow vegetables in, however, finding inexpensive and toxin-free materials can be a real challenge. You’re probably thinking about using a raised bed liner to create a safe barrier, and you’re onto something there! I’ve been experimenting with different raised bed materials for years and have finally landed on the
Homemade Granola (EASY & Gluten Free!)
Are you eager to make your own homemade granola and ditch the expensive, sugar-laden, store-bought stuff? Heck yes! Today, I’m excited to share my classic homemade granola recipe, which, in my humble opinion, happens to be the best one out there. Everyone who has tried it has eagerly asked for the recipe! So, it was
10 Tips for Starting Pepper Seeds Indoors
It’s that time of year when we’re getting ready to start our pepper seeds indoors – wahoo! Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned pro, you’ll find something helpful in this article. While peppers seem like a simple vegetable to grow, starting pepper seeds can be a bit tricky, especially when it comes to temperature.
Raising Baby Chicks – A Beginner’s Guide
You just ordered some baby chicks, but now what? What do they eat? How much heat do they require? How big of a brooder box will they need? You likely have a lot of questions (I did too when I first started out!), but, rest assured, my article will help answer all of them. Thankfully, baby
The Health Benefits of Tallow and Lard
You’ve probably been hearing people talk about how animal fats are back, but is there truth behind this movement? Are there really health benefits of using tallow and lard? Keep reading to find out! We’ve already tackled the overarching topic of saturated fat in my article The Saturated Fat Controversy (definitely check it out if