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…
So, you’re thinking about adding some feathered friends to your homestead? We get it! Ducks are awesome, and if you’re looking for a bird that’s pretty chill, good for eggs and meat, and just plain friendly, the Saxony duck might be just what you need. We’ve put together this guide to walk you through everything…
We often get asked, “Can chickens eat bananas?” It’s a good question, and one we’re happy to clear up. As backyard chicken keepers, we’re always looking for ways to give our feathered friends good food. We also want to use up kitchen scraps. So, we put together this guide to help you figure out if…
We’re going to talk about something pretty important today: canning water. It might sound a bit odd at first, like, why would you even do that? But trust us, having a supply of clean, safe water on hand for a long time can be a real lifesaver. We’ll walk you through why it’s a good…
Making your own dandelion wine recipe can seem like a big project, but it’s actually pretty simple and rewarding. We’re going to walk you through each step, from picking those sunny yellow flowers to bottling your very own homemade wine. You’ll see that turning something many folks call a weed into a delicious drink is…
Have you ever thought about finding your own food out in nature? It’s a pretty cool idea, right? Well, one of the neatest things you can find are beech nuts. These little guys are not only tasty, but they’re also packed with good stuff. We’re going to tell you all about how to find them,…
Hey there, fellow garden enthusiasts! We’re diving into something super rewarding today: growing onion seeds. It might seem a bit tricky at first, but trust us, with a little know-how, you’ll be harvesting your own amazing onions in no time. We’re going to walk through everything, from getting those tiny seeds started indoors to enjoying…
So, you wanna make some apple mead, huh? We get it. There’s something really cool about making your own drinks, and apple mead, or ‘cyser’ as some folks call it, is a total winner. It mixes the sweet kick of honey with the crisp taste of apples, and honestly, it’s pretty satisfying to sip on…
