As the air gets crisp and the leaves start to turn, we know it’s time to get serious about our fall harvest. We love seeing all the bounty from our gardens and local farms, but we also know that a lot of it can go to waste if we don’t plan ahead. That’s why we…
We’ve all seen those beautiful bars of soap and elegant candles at craft fairs or online, and maybe you’ve wondered if you could make them yourself. It seems like a fun way to get creative, but what about the cost? We’re going to break down the expenses involved in making your own soap and candles,…
May is when our kitchens start buzzing again, and the garden finally pays us back for all that waiting. We’re looking at strawberries, rhubarb, and the first greens—stuff that only sticks around for a few weeks if we’re lucky. It’s easy to get ahead of ourselves, but if we use a may canning calendar, we…
October is when our kitchens really start to smell like fall. We’re pulling in apples by the box, digging up root vegetables, and eyeing those pumpkins and squash we’ve been saving for cozy recipes. The october canning calendar is all about making the most of what’s coming out of the garden or local market right…
When we first thought about making our own chicken feed, we figured we’d save a ton of money and have healthier birds. Turns out, it’s not that simple. The homemade chicken feed cost can be lower, but sometimes it isn’t, especially if you only have a handful of hens. There are a lot of factors…
April is a busy month for anyone who likes to eat with the seasons or preserve food at home. We see the first real wave of spring vegetables and some early fruits showing up at farmers’ markets and in gardens. Sometimes it feels like everything is ready at once, and figuring out how to keep…
As the days get shorter and the weather turns colder, we often think of summer as the prime time for canning. But what if we told you that December can be a fantastic month for stocking your pantry? We can explore new recipes, use up those last bits of seasonal produce, and get a head…
We’ve been looking into whether growing garlic can actually be a profitable venture. It seems like a lot of people are interested in it, and we wanted to break down what goes into it. From the initial costs of getting started to how you actually sell your harvest, there’s a lot to consider. We’ll walk…
June is such a fantastic time for us in the garden. Everything is really starting to take off, and we’re seeing the first real wave of produce. This is the perfect moment to think about how we can enjoy these flavors long after the summer sun fades. We’ve put together this june preserving guide to…
July is a fantastic month for anyone who loves to preserve food. The gardens and local markets are bursting with so much goodness, it’s almost overwhelming! We’ve put together a little guide to help you make the most of the bounty with our July canning calendar. Think juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and all sorts of…
