Building a homestead doesn't happen overnight. It is a process made up of lots of small steps. This week, we took a step towards having free range chickens. We bought a fence.
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"A dream written down with a DATE becomes a goal. A goal broken down into STEPS becomes a plan. A plan backed by ACTION makes your dreams come true." Greg S. Reid
Pomegranate is one of my family's favorite winter treats. They can be a challenge to get to their delicious seeds, but it doesn't have to be. Here's a simple method to peel this funky fruit.
Sauerkraut is one of my favorite condiments and also happens to be incredibly easy to make. All you need is cabbage, salt, and time. Follow along as I show you how I make sauerkraut at home.
If I had to choose my favorite flower, it would be Dahlias. Their range of color, form, and size, combined with how well they thrive in this area made it an obvious choice for our perennial flower garden. This year I decided to dig, divide, and store my tubers so I can expand next year's cut flower garden.
It's a busy weeknight and you need dinner on the table fast. Here's a deliciously simple soup my family loves.
Gardens grow. Plants need to be divided to stay healthy. Instead of tossing those plants in the compost, consider hosting a plant swap. Keep reading to hear how I run mine.
I love red meat but have always had a hard time eating it. So when I do eat, it is no grocery store, clearance steak. No. We wet age, dry age, or sous vide locally sourced beef. The 72-hour short rib is a family favorite, this is how we do it.
I found myself in the kitchen with extra sourdough starter and three overripe bananas and decided muffins were in order. Here's my recipe.
Buying day old chicks means rolling the dice. Will you get a batch of all hens or will someone surprise you? Well, thirteen chickens into our journey and one decided to crow. Should he stay or should he go?
Life is one Giant Classroom. It's good to take notes and see how much you've learned.
Coleus can be a gardener's best friend. This article will go over a bit of basic plant information, as well as a step by step guide on how to propagate coleus in water.
It's peach season! Want to capture that sweet summer flavor and savor it for winter? Today I'm sharing how I prepare peaches for the freezer.
It's August, and that means it's blackberry season. Follow along as I share my tips for this annual wild harvest.
Ready to give brewing kombucha at home a try? Here are a few things I've learned in the last month as I have gotten started.
We started brewing Kombucha at home in June. Curious how we got here? Read on!
If you are a growing a garden on your homestead or wanting to start one for next year, there is an essential task for you to do right now. It's time to take an inventory of your garden landscape.
We've had some drama amongst our hens and I got creative to solve the pecking order problem.
Learn how to turn pretty little Calendula flowers into a soothing and healing salve.
The best soups start with delicious stock. Learn how I make large batches for free.
Save money in your gardening budget by rooting new plants from cuttings.
Growing a salad is satisfying, simple and delicious.
I have already picked some from my patch, and my blueberry bushes are covered with blooms. So in honor of the flavors of the seasons, I give you this Blueberry Rhubarb Pie!
Lessons from our first year of raising chickens for eggs.
Your garden is planted and starting to give fruit. What do you do to get your kitchen ready?