We’re getting ready to talk about planting in Zone 5 as fall really settles in. It might seem a bit late, but we can actually plant a lot of great things right now that will either give us a late harvest or set us up for an early spring bounty. Think root vegetables that can…
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…
Spring in Michigan means the woods start giving us some really good stuff. We love heading out to find ramps, also called wild leeks, and the super popular morel mushrooms. It’s a great way to connect with nature and get some tasty food. We’ll share where and when to look, how to gather responsibly, and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
