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? Enter #noplant19, the hashtag being used to refer to the food crisis of 2019. You don’t have to look far to see…
Foraging
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…
What You Need to Know About Foraging for Wild Edibles
So much delicious, diverse (and did I mention FREE?) food waits for us to discover and appreciate. Here’s what you need to know about foraging for wild edibles! Foraging defined means “to search for wild food sources.” I find that sometimes people are uncomfortable with foraging, I felt the same way back in the day. …
54 Ways to Be More Sustainable
Sustainability is all the rage today, and for good reason! Creating more self-reliance in your life brings more freedom from unfulfilling jobs, stress and debt. Regardless of where you live or what season of life you find yourself, there are big and small ways to be more sustainable every day! Enjoy the sustainable living…
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,…