Homesteading

Rosehips are definitely one of the defining flavours of the fall. Yet many people are unaware that many rose bushes develop these useful hips (if they are given the chance …

Every backyard chicken enthusiast longs for the day when they have an overabundance of farm fresh eggs to collect from the backyard. That means, it is time to make delicious …

Zucchini has a tendency to just grow and grow (as long as you don’t make these growing mistakes!), often leaving you with the feeling that there is no end in …

When it comes to coffee, people tend to be very specific. Some take it black; some people prefer cream and sugar, others just cream. Some people like flavored creamers. Some …

I’ll bet every time you cook a head of cauliflower you’re throwing away one of the tastiest parts. I know I was, that is until I learned about a super …

When it comes to eggplant, you either love it or hate it. It’s one of those vegetables that have very few tepid fans. I’m going to assume that if you’re …

When life hands you 30 pounds of sun-ripened peaches, you must say “thank you” and get straight to work. You simply cannot refuse such a sweet gift! Being prepared is …

Garlic seems to be the one crop, other than zucchini, that grows in our garden on a reliable basis year after year. Even if we do not plant it, or …

I’ll never forget the first time someone offered me sliced broccoli stems. I looked at my host funny as she continued chopping the stem and setting the florets to the …

As I write this, I’m sipping a bubbly glass of peach water kefir, with golden bits of chopped peach floating at the top. I’ve never been much of a soda …

What is the fun of summer without eating melon, at least once, twice or as often as you like?! At the beach, in the backyard or a park, near a …

Growing your own is not just about sowing, growing and harvesting. It is also about making sure that you make the most of the crops that you grow. This means …

If you are about to harvest your raspberries fresh, or have already frozen them for later indulgence, this old-fashioned raspberry jam recipe certainly aims to please. It is slightly sweet, …

Do you know how many raspberries fit into one jar of syrup? Me neither. All I can say, is that it takes plenty – and a lot more than you …

To have a fully stocked pantry, with rows and rows of beautiful jars, is but a Pinterest dream for thousands of women (and men) in search of a self-reliant lifestyle. …

One of my favorite parts of gardening is making salads using all of the fresh vegetables that come out of my garden. There is nothing quite so good as a …

While there are hundreds, if not thousands, of ways to consume zucchini fresh, preserving them turns out to be a bit trickier. You see, zucchini is a low-acid food. And …

For millennia, people have gathered together around a fire or a hearth. There is something very primal about congregating around a fire and gazing into flickering flames. Having a fire …

When life hands you ripe, juicy and perfectly sweet red fruits in abundance, you eat as much as you can – at once! Naturally, we are referring to sweet cherries, …

Potatoes are often a staple of a home grown diet. Most people love them and everyone has a favorite way of preparing or cooking them – whether that be mashed, …

If you’re a fellow homesteader, you probably already grow a garden, but have you considered growing one just for your chickens? Why grow a chicken garden? There are plenty of …

Store-bought pickles come with a delightful crunch, but they also come with added sugar and a ton of salt, often accompanied by a hint of preservatives and artificial colors. Hello, …

Each spring, there comes a time when the new, green freshness of the season finally wears off, and the long hot days begin to take the notion of summer seriously. …

Elderflower is an ingredient with more potential than you may imagine. This common hedgerow find is often used to make a delicious seasonal cordial. But there are also plenty of …