There are few things that define the sustainable better than a stocked and working pantry! Here’s “How to Stock Your Pantry for $5 a Week”! It’s just a fact, stocking and maintaining a working pantry is one of the best investments you can make. While some will stock their pantry through home canning/preservation, others will…
Skill Building
How to Start Boxed Plants Inside
You’ve just begun to see them…those boxed plants are showing up everywhere they sell gardening supplies! But, what exactly are you supposed to do with these boxed plants when it’s far too cold to plant outside? By learning “How to Start Boxed Plants Inside”, you get a jump on the gardening season and be ready…
How to Raise Baby Chicks for Beginners
Have you ever wanted to raise your own chickens but felt a bit inadequate? Fear no longer, I have “How to Raise Baby Chicks for Beginners” to guide you through all the steps to insure your success! It happens to me every year. I stroll into Rural King or Tractor Supply, and it’s “Chick Days”! …
How to Make Healthy, Homemade Dog Food
It wasn’t until the 1940’s or so that there were commercial pet foods on the market. Prior to that, dogs ate what the humans didn’t finish….food scraps. But today, you can learn how to make healthy, homemade dog food at home! Later, by the 1980’s or so, the pet food market picked up steam and…
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. …