If you have ever considered shade-loving plants for your garden, this year is the perfect time to jump in! Gardeners often talk about growing sun-loving tomatoes and heat-basking basils. But what if your garden doesn’t receive much sunlight? Thankfully, not all plants need a full day of baking in the hot sun to thrive. From […]
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What is Abundance Homesteading? And Ways You Can Tap Into It
Are you struggling with your homesteading dream? Are you wondering why it doesn’t feel the way you wanted or thought it would feel? Are you just burnt out and don’t know what to do to get back to feeling inspired? Maybe abundance homesteading is the answer! What is Lack Homesteading vs. Abundance Homesteading? Many of […]
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 […]
How to Afford to Homestead (It’s Easier Than You Think!)
Having a plan for your homestead finances is essential for turning your homesteading dreams into a reality. If you aren’t sure how to afford a homestead or want to learn more about offsetting costs and what to expect financially, this post is for you. Discover everything you need to know about homestead finances so you […]
How to Stock an Herbal Medicine Cabinet
My extended family jokes that I always have a concoction or potion for everyday ailments (and their probably right!). They’re obviously not really potions though. They are simply herbal and natural remedies that our ancestors used for generations before modern medicine was established. Don’t get me wrong, modern medicine is great for things like diagnosing […]
Blueberry Peach Cobbler Recipe (Paleo & AIP)
The garden isn’t doing so great this year (and I’m pretty okay with taking a break). But our blueberry bushes are churning out blueberries like it’s their job (and, I guess it is!). We’ve frozen about 9 gallons of blueberries already! I have made this blueberry peach cobbler recipe many times so far this summer […]