Fermenting foods can prolong their shelf-life and produce gut-restoring probiotics. Most cultures have at least one or two traditionally fermented foods on the menu. These days, fermented foods are ...
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Growing Snail Vine for Unusual Flowers and Intense Fragrance
If you're looking for something unique to grow on your homestead, check out snail vine. Also known as the “corkscrew vine,” this beautifully strange flower is easy to care for and produces bright, ...
12 Healthy Homemade Dog Treats to Make Your Pup Happy
If you have dogs, you know that they're joyful members of the family. My dogs get extra treats on all the holidays. But not all dog treats are healthy for your dog, and some are tastier and healthier ...
How to Mitigate Food Insecurity for Your Family
You've undoubtedly come across the term "food insecurity" by now, but you may not be aware of what it encompasses. It's a serious issue that goes beyond being hungry once in a while, as it affects ...
19 Burlap Projects to Add Rustic Charm to the Home
There’s a cozy, rustic feel to burlap. It’s not soft or silky. It’s thick and textured, and rough, and reminds us of its agricultural origins. You can harness this mood to use around the homestead ...
9 Traditional Thanksgiving Recipes the Pilgrims Would Have Eaten
When you think of Traditional Thanksgiving recipes, what comes to mind? Roast turkey with stuffing? Pecan pie? These foods are modern North American classics, but we're going to take a trip back in ...
17 Ways to Winterize Your Home for Cold Weather
Every season brings a new set of chores for the homestead. The garden doesn't need as much work as it did in the spring, but that doesn't mean you can finally sit back and work on your knitting. As ...
8 Awful Impatiens Pests and How to Deal With Them
Impatiens are versatile plants that offer the gardener an abundance of colorful blooms, even in shady areas. But like many plants, impatiens have issues with pests and diseases. They can be ...
19 Edible Plants In Your Yard That You Didn’t Know You Could Eat
Have you ever wondered what you would do if you couldn't buy fresh food, and your vegetable garden couldn't keep up? A lot of us know about common foraging plants that we look for when out and ...