A few years ago my mom gave me some damson plum trees that weren’t thriving in her shady garden. Without much thought I planted them in a sunny spot. Within a few years I had a number of new trees growing and this year the original and largest tree was absolutely dripping in damson plums […]
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Homesteading can often feel overwhelming. There is always so much to do and so little time. I used to have a list of so many projects, but each project can take a whole season to complete – so I decided to shift my mindset to micro-projects. Things I can do in a day or a
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Got Five Acres and a Dream? Here’s Where to Start You’ve got a bit of land, maybe five acres, and a head full of ideas. Maybe it’s about picking fresh tomatoes from your garden, collecting eggs each morning, or turning your weekend hobby into a small business. But let’s be honest: homesteading can feel overwhelming
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Homesteading often gets framed in extremes. There’s the dreamy, Instagram-filtered version: you, barefoot in a sun-dappled backyard, collecting eggs in a flowy dress and gathering flowers with a child on your hip. Then there’s the gritty version: trudging through mud at dawn, wrangling goats in the rain, elbow-deep in compost, doing all the messy tasks
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So you’ve got a few acres, about five, give or take, and you’re dreaming about making the most of it. Maybe you’re picturing fresh veggies, happy animals, or even a small income stream. But starting a homestead can be overwhelming – there are truly so many options and where do you start? These are 20
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Barbecue sauce is one of those condiments that brings everything together, from smoky ribs to grilled veggies, and even as a dip for fries or a glaze for roasted tofu. The best part? You don’t have to settle for store-bought bottles packed with preservatives and corn syrup. Making your own barbecue sauce at home is
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Making ketchup at home is not only fun and delicious, but it is a great way to use up an excess of tomatoes. This is exactly how I discovered the perfect way to make ketchup from scratch. Making ketchup from scratch is easier than you might think and offers a delicious, tangy alternative to the
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There’s nothing quite like the creamy, flavorful goodness of homemade hummus. In this article I share exactly how to make hummus from scratch. While store-bought versions can be convenient, making your own is surprisingly easy and allows you to control the ingredients for the freshest taste. Whether you’re looking for a healthy snack, a delicious
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One of my biggest concerns when we started investing in our garden and adding animals to our homestead was how to manage this and not let it be the only thing I do. I love simple living and growing my own food, but I also love to hike and travel. How can you balance all
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Over the last few years, I’ve made a commitment to make as many of my own ingredients from scratch in my kitchen. So far I’ve made most of the standard condiments and found that not only is mayonnaise easy to make, but it is quick, delicious, and easy to modify when you make it in
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