We love growing corn, but sometimes it feels like a lot of work. We’ve found that using corn companion plants makes a big difference. It’s like giving our corn a little help from its friends in the garden. This helps us get more corn and keeps pests away. We’ll look at some great options, including…
We’ve always been fascinated by the idea of finding our own food. Pennsylvania’s landscape is surprisingly generous, offering up all sorts of edible treasures if we know where to look. From the tender greens of spring to the hearty nuts of fall, foraging is a rewarding way to connect with nature and discover delicious, free…
We all want a great squash harvest, right? It’s frustrating when squash plants get loaded with flowers but no fruit, or when pests seem to find our squash patches no matter what we do. We’ve found that companion planting is a pretty simple way to help with both of these problems. By choosing the right…
This weekend, we decided to tackle a project that felt a bit daunting at first: building our own rainwater collection system. We’d seen others do it and thought, why not give it a shot? It turns out, with a little planning and the right parts, it’s totally doable for a weekend warrior like us. We…
We’re getting ready for spring harvests, and February is the perfect time to start thinking ahead. It’s a bit early for most of our gardens, but we can use this time to get our supplies in order and plan out what we want to preserve. This february preserving guide will help us get organized and…
As winter approaches, we want to make sure our ducks are comfortable and healthy. Good winter duck care means thinking about their shelter, how we manage their water, and what we can do to keep them laying eggs. It’s not too complicated, but a few key things make a big difference for our feathered friends…
We all want to make our homes more self-sufficient and beautiful, but sometimes the big projects feel too overwhelming. That’s why we love finding easy homestead projects that we can tackle in just an afternoon. These quick wins can make a big difference, whether you’re just starting out or looking to add a little something…
We’ve been exploring the wild side of Washington, and let us tell you, the foraging here is something else. From the deep woods to the forest floor, we’ve found so many incredible edible mushrooms and berries. It’s amazing what you can discover when you know where and when to look. Our foraging Washington adventures have…
We all want to eat well all year, right? Canning is a fantastic way to do that, letting us save the best flavors of each season for later. Think of it like bottling sunshine! Creating a year-round canning calendar helps us make sure we’re preserving what we love when it’s freshest and most abundant. It’s…
We’ve all been there, staring at those empty garden beds and wondering where to start. For us, a raised bed herb garden felt like the perfect entry point into growing our own food. It’s manageable, rewarding, and honestly, pretty simple once you get the hang of it. We’re excited to share what we’ve learned about…
