If you have begun to learn about permaculture homesteading, you likely know how beneficial herbs are in the garden. They can perform many tasks such as attracting beneficial insects, repelling pests, adding nutrients to the soil, creating wildlife habitat and more! Best Herbs for a Permaculture Garden Herbs can also be used in the natural […]
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11 Perennial Vegetables and Fruit You Must Start Growing
Planting perennial vegetables is one of the very best ways to expand your garden and grow your homesteading skills. Beginners often learn how to garden by planting annuals like cucumbers and tomatoes. These traditional garden vegetables are easy to grow and great for those looking to get started gardening. But when you’re ready to invest […]
Sage Benefits and Uses (And How to Grow It)
Sage is one of my all-time favorite herbs to grow and use. Its grounding flavor is perfect in hearty fall dishes. As a medicinal herb, sage benefits are quite impressive. Nicknamed garden sage, common sage, or culinary sage, Salvia officinalis is a staple in my garden. It’s also an herb I grow indoors and cook […]
7 Ways to Embrace Apartment Homesteading
If you’re living in an apartment with no land for growing food but dreaming of a homesteading life, I’m here to tell you that you can start right now! As some of you know, my family has been apartment homesteading since we moved to Virginia last fall. I’ve grown food without any outside space (my […]
Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe (EASY!)
This homemade vanilla extract recipe is really simple to make and a great alternative to pricey store-bought vanilla or imitation vanilla. I love to add pure vanilla extract to smoothies, dairy-free coconut yogurt, cookies, whipped coconut cream, and any other treat I want to have a rich flavor. Vanilla also makes a great gift which is […]
How to Make a Tincture (+Alcohol-Free Option!)
Wondering how to make a tincture? Tinctures are a simple way to enjoy the power of herbal medicine. They’re easy to make, powerful, and convenient. As a homesteading, work-from-home, do all-the-things mama, I need this kind of remedy! Through my homesteading journey, I’ve fallen in love with herbal tinctures. They’ve helped me and my family […]