Gardening, Cooking & DIY Living
You might be surprised at just how easy it is to create, grow and maintain an incredible, highly productive organic garden. And, in the process, supply you and your family with delicious, chemical-free vegetables! Contrary to popular belief, organic gardening
If you are looking for a way to add gardening space without having a “traditional” garden, these inexpensive, easy to make DIY Raised Bed Garden Boxes are the answer! Created easily from ordinary 2×4 and 2×6 lumber, these attractive beds
It’s hard to believe, but exactly 10 years ago this month we set about creating our little self-sufficient homestead on a 2+ acre plot of overgrown land. That’s right, this month, we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of Old World
When it came time to build a new Canning Jar Cabinet for our home at the farm, we decided to create something that really celebrated and embraced the beauty and work that goes into the age old art of canning.
You might be surprised to find out just how easy it is to save and overwinter your hanging basket and container ferns to use again next year! Ferns are one of the best choices for decorating patios, porches and the
Saving vegetable seeds from your garden is not only a great way to save big money on your gardening budget, but an excellent way to grow healthier, stronger, and more productive plants with every passing year. Whether it’s purchasing new
When it comes to preserving a garden harvest, you have many other options than just canning jars. In fact, it’s actually quite easy to preserve your entire harvest without ever having to can at all. Although canning is indeed an
Yes, it really is possible to replant a vegetable garden in the middle of summer. Or, if you didn’t have the chance, get started with planting your first garden of the season! That’s right – even if you missed out
Whether you are new to canning or an experienced canner, having the right canning equipment is crucial. As canning season approaches, we thought we would answer some frequently asked questions about what type of canning equipment that we use and
Creating a more self sufficient home and life has never been a more “front and center” topic than right now. Every day, out of pure necessity, more and more people from all walks of life and all corners of the