Composting is one of the best things you can do for your garden, but a compost bin can cost you anywhere from $50 to $300. I don’t know about you, but I prefer not to spend money unless needed. So, I figured out how to make a $10 compost bin – and it works. CompostRead more
Winter is here, and currently, Winter Storm Harper is heading our way. This storm is supposed to dump up to 12 to 18 inches in my area, but some areas are expected to get 24 inches at a time. The best time to prepare for a winter storm is ahead of time. You never wantRead more
I mentioned two weeks ago that I was partnering with several other bloggers for a Self Reliance Challenge in January. It’s been a great time, and I love seeing what these bloggers post. They are geniuses and so creative! As part of the month long challenge, we are bringing you this mega giveaway with prizesRead more
Cranberry jam might be my favorite type of jam, aside from strawberry jam. I only make cranberry jam in the winter when fresh cranberries are plentiful (and cheap) in the stores. The base of my cranberry jam is just like the strawberry jam I make. This recipe is great for beginners, trust me. You reallyRead more
Maple syrup time is on its way, and I couldn’t be more excited. Every year, Andrew and I tap our own trees, and we’ve spent time trying different maple syrup supplies to figure out what we like. The first time my husband tapped our maple trees, he whittled taps out of large sticks – seriously!Read more
Tomorrow is 2019; I really can’t believe it! 2018 flew by as we added Jolene to our family, Andrew changed work shifts, and I grew my freelance writing career to new heights. Wow! It was a great year. Now, I’m looking forward to 2019. I love a new year. Everything is fresh, and you startRead more
Christmas is upon us. That means you have several weeks ahead to plan and purchase all of the gifts for your loved ones. If your loved ones are gardeners, I have a list of some fantastic gifts they will LOVE! It’s no secret that I love gardening, which is why half of the posts onRead more
Root cellars are a low-maintenance method of food preservation that requires no extra work on your end. Storing fruits and vegetables in a root cellar helps to preserve freshness in the least labor-intensive way possible. Doesn’t that sound awesome? One thing to know is that you want to store ONLY the freshest, best food possible,Read more
Vegetables struggle to grow in the winter for two reasons. The first you might guess, and that is the cold weather. Many plants don’t do well in cold temperatures. The second factor is shorter days with less sunlight. Knowing your Persephone Days allows you to calculate the right days to plant your fall garden. WhatRead more
The 2018-2019 homeschool year is close to the horizon for our family, and that means it is time to start stocking up on my favorite homeschooling supplies. I won’t lie – I love to buy school supplies. I chalk it up to the years I spent pretending to be a teacher and my parents purchasedRead more