Just because the summer gardening season has come to a close doesn’t mean we have to stop eating fresh veggies. Rain or shine, winter or summer – we can enjoy delicious meals with fresh veggies. And what makes it better? …
Homestead land: Finding the best fit for you So, you have decided on starting a homestead? Where to start? You have to start somewhere! The best place to start if you do not already have land suitable for homesteading, whether…
Saving tomato seeds is a great way to grow your own tomatoes year after year. It’s cost-effective and helps preserve unique tomato varieties. When you save seeds, you can ensure that your next crop is just as tasty and healthy…
Vegetable Garden – When to plant One of the most common questions when it comes to vegetable gardens is – when do I plant my seeds for my vegetable garden? Vegetable Garden: When do I plant That question can have…
We have officially entered into the cooler season!! Fall temperatures are here and that makes me want – chili! Until now, our hands-down favorite has always been my healthier turkey chili here. While it still holds a special place at…
We love finding new recipes to use around the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. We usually try at least one or two each year. Our family loves cheesecake and pecan pie – so we decided to make a Thanksgiving mashup. We…
Food Foraging – How to find native edible plants right in your backyard What is food foraging? Well, it is a simple concept really. The idea of foraging for food has been around forever. It is “finding and harvesting food…
If there’s one thing I look forward to at Thanksgiving, its homemade pumpkin pie. A slice of pumpkin pie topped with a huge serving of whipped cream. Today’s recipe is my absolute favorite recipe for homemade pumpkin pie. Just one…
Seed Saving – Quick Tips for Saving Seed One of the best things you can do for your garden – is to save your own seed. This is one of the oldest and most beneficial things to learn how to…
Easy Homemade Apple Pie Filling Recipe Apple desserts are classic comfort foods, and many of them are made with Apple Pie Filling. Just thinking about apple pie conjures up the memories of going to grandma’s house, and the times spent…
Slow Cooker Fried Apples Recipe It is November and we’re coming up on Thanksgiving fast! This is one of my favorite times of the year! And while I love spending time with family and cooking a big meal, I don’t…
What’s the most important to the survival of your fruit trees? For me in Texas, it is definitely – water! Here in Texas we have absolutely brutal summers with highs reaching the triple digits regularly. It can get as hot…
Essential Oils – 3 Methods to Use Essential Oils When you find something that works – you want to use it. That is the way we feel about Essential Oils in our home. We first tried them out about a…
Essential Oils – What Are Essential Oils And Why To Use Them What are Essential Oils Essential oils are plant extracts that are aromatic. These oils help the plant regulate growth and metabolism, builds the plant’s immune system, and wards…
Best Animals for your homestead If one of your goals is self-sufficiency (or close to it) and you’re not a vegan, you’ll need a source of milk, eggs, and possibly meat. Even if you are a vegan, keeping animals on…
Apple trees are adaptable to a wide variety of soil types and growing conditions. Like most fruit trees, growing apple trees successfully requires a commitment to regular care and maintenance. Once apple trees are established in the home garden you…
Salted Caramel Apple Sheet Cake Recipe Everybody loves caramel, right? I mean, who wouldn’t? I absolutely love caramel! Caramel everything. It can’t get any better – or can it? If you haven’t had a dessert with salted caramel, then you…
How to pick the best apple at the market Grocery shopping wasn’t always something that I liked. Grocery runs weren’t a regular occurrence for me until I grew up and got married. I got a job at a restaurant and…
How to mulch around fruit trees Mulching is an easy way to cut down on water loss by plants and soil, as well as to slowly add nutrients back into the soil. Mulches come in organic and non-organic forms; and…
Slow Cooker Apple Cider Recipe What makes every cold night with family better? A glass of warm apple cider. We love to enjoy this slow cooker apple cider when we need a fresh and tasty pick-me-up on those chilly nights.…