There is a countless list of plants you can grow in your herb garden (and just as many reasons why you should be growing herbs!) But narrowing the list down and figuring out what to put in the herb garden doesn’t have to be confusing and frustrating! When I first started planning what herbs I […]
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Do These 102 Side Jobs and Earn Money Homesteading
It’s not long after you start your new life on the homestead before you may find yourself thinking, “How can I earn money homesteading?” After all, getting started homesteading isn’t free (or cheap) contrary to popular opinion. And if you don’t put down roots and end up succumbing to “land lust” (Look at what all […]
When To Plant Garden Seeds Using a Seed Sowing Calculator
It’s always a challenge to know exactly when to plant vegetable and herb seeds in the garden. Whether you start your seeds indoors or outdoors, knowing the right time to plant is a crucial part of learning how to grow vegetables and herbs from seed. Using a customized seed sowing schedule can help you know […]
Ways to Use Extra Milk on the Homestead
I love good problems. And having extra milk on the homestead is definitely a good problem! With some thought and careful management, you can use every last drop and learn ways to use extra milk! Our Jersey cow Holly recently had a calf and if you follow us on Instagram, you will have seen that […]
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Silky Smooth Chocolate Pudding Recipe
After trying every variation of homemade chocolate pudding out there, I finally discovered the secret to rich chocolate flavor and silky smooth texture! It wasn’t long after you all tried my Creamy Homemade Vanilla Pudding recipe that you started asking if I had a recipe for chocolate pudding that was just as delicious. And until […]
Cooking with Essential Oils: 6 Reasons to Never Do It
Cooking with essential oils is a smoking hot topic! Whether you choose to use essential oils in your kitchen is a personal decision. These reasons for not cooking with essential oils are simply the why to the how I season food in my farmstead kitchen. This topic has been on my mind the last few weeks. […]
Creamy Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake Recipe
This creamy Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake with layers of chocolate and vanilla swirled to make a beautiful marbled appearance is the best cheesecake ever! Is that saying too much? Because I don’t suppose I’ve tried every recipe there is out there, but it certainly is the best that I’ve ever tried. (And you better believe I […]
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Cooking with Essential Oils: 6 Reasons to Never Do It
Cooking with essential oils is a smoking hot topic! Whether you choose to use essential oils in your kitchen is a personal decision. These reasons for not cooking with essential oils are simply the why to the how I season food in my farmstead kitchen. This topic has been on my mind the last few weeks. […]
Soothing Homemade Echinacea Throat Spray
Need a DIY Sore Throat Remedy? Try this soothing natural Echinacea Throat Spray made with the herbal ingredients echinacea purpurea, sage tea, and propolis. A mist to the back of your throat brings instant relief! I have a hard time whining about a cold. It’s really, really tempting to but I know there are so […]
How to Make an Herbal Burn Salve
Our Independence Day celebration was a bit of a bust this year. Before we head out of town on vacation, Bill thought getting the van checked out prior to a cross-country drive was a good idea and he timed it so we were housebound that whole week. With no prospect of fireworks, we settled for […]
