After many years of procrastinating, I finally accomplished my goal to make my own maple syrup! The whole process isn’t difficult, I regret waiting so long! I’m excited to share my experience with you about “How to Tap Maple Trees and Make Maple Syrup”! First off, you’re going to need a good-sized Sugar Maple tree,…
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Simple Elderberry Syrup Recipe
You’ve heard about the health benefits of elder and elderberries, but what’s all the hype about? Does elderberry really have any affect on the body’s ability to fight the flu? I’ve got some answers for you, as well as the recipe for how to make elderberry syrup! What is Elderberry? Black Elder, also known by…
How to Prepare Your Family for a Food Shortage
Would you know how to prepare your family for a food crisis, should one happen? Or, do you think that because you live in the US that such a thing would never happen? Unless you’ve been in a cave for the last two weeks, you’ve watched the world become an entirely different place due to…
How and Why to Keep a Farm Journal
I love all of the different tools that I get to use on the homestead, from hand tools to tractors. But of all the tools I use everyday, there is one tool that precedes everything I do around here. Here’s “How to Keep a Farm Journal”. Why is my farm journal my most powerful tool?…
How to Forage For and Use Dandelion
There’s nothing new or amazing about plain old dandelion…or is there? YES, I say! Dandelion is awesome! Let me teach you “How to Forage For and Use Dandelion”! I remember when we first moved to our farm. Spring had just arrived, and one day, as I went out to feed and water the animals, I…
How to Forage for and Use Mulberry
Mulberries are the under-dog of foraged berries. They fall on sidewalks and cars, only to make unappreciated purple stains. Many people remain convinced that they are poisonous…so are mulberries edible? I hope to convince you that mulberries are not only worth the effort to harvest, but that they have nutritional benefits as well! Let me…
Foraging for Beginners: What You Need to Know
As a beginner, foraging doesn’t have to be a scary or indimidating thing. With a few tools and a bit of advice, you’ll start recognizing what’s safe to forage, how to collect and how to eat! Foraging for Beginners starts right here! So much delicious, diverse, organic (and did I mention FREE?) food waits for…
54 Ways to Be More Sustainable
In “54 Ways to Be More Sustainable”, you’ll discover big and small ways and ideas to promote sustainability in your home…no matter where you live! Creating more sustainability and self-reliance in your life brings more freedom from unfulfilling jobs, stress and debt. By becoming more sustainable, we gain confidence and freedom that we can indeed…
Edible Perennials to Harvest and Enjoy (Pretty Much) Forever
Growing your own food is a delicate balance between your own personal time and energy, weather conditions but most importantly, the decisions you make about what to grow on your property. Planting edible perennials to harvest and enjoy (pretty much) forever is an excellent investment of your time as a gardener and homesteader! Casually defined,…