August is a fantastic time to get our harvest preserved. We’ve been busy in the garden, and now it’s time to make sure all that goodness lasts. This august preserving guide is all about making the most of our bounty, whether we’re canning, fermenting, or freezing. We want to share some of our favorite ways…
February might still feel like winter in many places, but for those of us who love to preserve food, the gardening itch is already starting. March is the perfect time to get a head start on our canning goals, even if the ground outside is still too cold to plant. We can use this month…
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…
