How to Pressure Can Green Beans – Raw Pack Method
Green beans are a staple in the summer garden, which means they are a staple in the cantry every winter. Cracking open […]
How to Preserve Diced Tomatoes Two Ways
It’s that time of year when the tomatoes are all ripening and it’s time to start preserving. What better way to preserve […]
Cowboy Candy Recipe aka Candied Jalapeños
Cowboy candy is a hit every summer when our jalapenos come in. You only need a handful of ingredients and a little […]
How To Water Glass Eggs for Long-Term Storage
Water glassing eggs for long term food storage is an excellent way to make those spring eggs last into the winter. When […]
Everything you need to know about the Self-Sufficient Living Bundle
Have you been wanting to learn self-sufficiency skills but you’re so confused about where to start? Now is the perfect time to […]
How to Germinate Seeds Easily in Paper Towels
One of the most frustrating parts of starting seeds is the time it takes seeds to germinate. Not to mention questioning if […]
How to Save and Use Bacon Grease
Bacon grease is a great commodity to have, especially when you realize you have ran out of cooking oil. Just like tallow […]
Free Cooking from Scratch Resources – Learning how to Cook from Scratch Part 2
Cooking from scratch is on the rise as the questionable ingredients in convenience foods has come to light. Last week I shared […]
Learning how to Cook from Scratch for Beginners
Cooking from scratch is on the rise these days as processed foods and their ingredients have raised many of concern. Learning to […]
How to Freeze Fresh Corn
There is nothing that tastes better in the middle of all those gloomy winter days than the taste of summer! Thankfully, I […]
How To Easily Can Peaches
It’s peach season and this years peaches have my mouth watering! This canned peach recipe is the perfect way to preserve peaches […]
Pruning Tomato Plants
Growing tomatoes takes some work, time, and dedication. Tomatoes love water, need nutrients, and air flow is important for healthy tomato plants. […]
Herby Cream Cheese Ball
There is nothing quite like fresh herbs from the garden. What better way to use fresh herbs than to pair it with […]
How To Make Infused Simple Syrup
Simple syrup is a super easy recipe that combines equal parts water and sugar used to sweeten drinks and recipes. Dandelion and […]
Starting Seeds Indoors for Beginners
Starting seeds indoors is a great way to save money when growing a garden. Not only do you save money, but you […]
What Is Lard and How To Use It
Lard is such a delicious and easy way to use up every bit of goodness that comes from butchering a hog. Don’t […]
5 Perennial Herbs to Plant in your Herb Garden
I’ve been learning so much about perennial medicinal herbs and how beneficial they are to a low tox lifestyle. Did you know […]
How to get FREE Seed Catalogs
Did you know you can receive free seed catalogs in the mail? It’ true! As a gardener, it’s always such a great […]
How to Choose a Space for a Garden
So you’re taking the leap and starting a garden? Wonderful! This is such great news! You are going to love having a […]
How to Start a Garden for Beginners
So, you want to start a garden? Awesome! You’re going to love it! Don’t worry about the abundance of information out there […]
How to Dehydrate Sourdough Starter
Sourdough starter is one of the greatest pleasures in life. Okay, you can’t have sourdough starter alone, you need to make it […]
How to Keep Chickens Warm in the Winter
One thing to prepare for when raising chickens is how you’re going to keep them warm in the winter. You may have […]
How to Pressure Can Ground Beef Two Ways
Preserving food is a great way to ensure you always have food available to you. When you preserve food you make it […]
Homemade Dill Pickle Recipe Great for Canning or Refrigeration
This homemade dill pickle recipe is great for canning or simple refrigerator pickles. I have used it both ways and they are […]
How to Trim, Harvest, and Preserve Basil
In my personal opinion, basil is an absolute must have herb when it comes to your Summer garden. The delicious aroma alone […]
5 Garden Must Haves That Just Makes Sense
As a frugal gardener, wife, and mother, I try to make due with what I already have on hand. However, there are […]
Try This Super Simple Way To Keep Lettuce Fresh For Up To Two Weeks or More
We love having lettuce fresh from the garden, but it can go bad quickly if it is not stored properly. Try this […]
6 Easy Ways You Can Start Homesteading Without Land Today
A common misconception when it comes to homesteading is that you need acres and acres of land. This just simply isn’t true. […]
5 Important Tips For Growing And Harvesting Garlic For Beginners
Updated: August 2023 – one year later and I harvested my second round of garlic! It was absolutely beautiful! 150+ of garlic […]
Our Suburban Backyard Garden Update – July 2022
Last month I did a little garden update and really enjoyed that I could share about it. I thought it was a […]
