Do you have a passion for learning about herbs and herbal remedies? Would you love to help your family, friends and community with your herbal knowledge and skills? Read on to learn how to become an herbalist so you can get started… Why are you interested in becoming an herbalist? Do you want to start …
Love mint, but hate paying the ridiculous prices for it at the store? Grow your own instead and learn how to dehydrate mint for tons of different uses below… Growing mint of any kind is not a difficult gardening task. Honestly, it’s probably one of the best things to start with if you’re just getting …
Lilac contains natural astringent properties making it perfect to soothe skin problems! As an astringent, lilac is helpful in tightening and toning skin which not only makes your skin look healthy and glowing, but it helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, too! In addition to being a natural astringent, lilac also contains anti-fungal and …
As you can see from the photos below, our dandelion season is about over for this year. But, before it ends, I wanted to share how to make Dandelion Salve with you! Not only is it great for your skin, but it’s also good for soothing sore muscles, aches and pains, too. In both my …
Are you searching for a foolproof method for hard boiling farm fresh eggs? Look no further – I’ve got you covered. Honestly though, getting that perfect hard boiled and easy peel egg can be a bit challenging. Then add in another challenge and try it on farm fresh eggs! Yikes! I didn’t even know that …
Do you love the flavor of ginger? Sprinkle it in as many dishes as you can? Did you know that it’s actually really good for you? Like REALLY good for you? Read below to learn how to use ginger to boost your health and make a ginger tincture at home! We love ginger around here …
The benefits of companion planting your vegetable gardens is endless. If planned right you can boost your harvest and overall crop health significantly. Companion planting is great for your plants, soil and can even be good for wildlife if done correctly. You can keep away pests, welcome in pollinators, improve overall crop tastes and even …
The best medicinal herbs to grow in your garden are the herbs you’re going to use… If you’ve spent anytime around here, you already know that I love herbal medicine. While I’m not formally trained as an herbalist, I’ve been studying the use of herbs in medicine for over 15 years. I have a pretty …
Are you sick and tired of spending your hard earned money on expensive cleaning supplies? This post has recipes for homemade cleaning supplies to use in every room in your house! Using homemade cleaning supplies is one of the easiest ways to save money! Most recipes, for cleaning supplies, include the same or similar ingredients, …
Are you starting a new garden on a budget? Read this post to learn how to fill a raised garden bed without spending a ton of money on compost and soil. It’s so easy! We just built a GIANT new garden bed beside the greenhouse. It’s 20 feet long and almost 4 feet wide…that’s a …
Is your backyard full of dandelions? Don’t mow them over – make your own dandelion root tincture instead! Not only is it delicious in a salad, but it’s good for you too! In the United States, most people consider dandelion to be just another weed in the yard. But, it’s not…not by a long shot! …
I have struggled for years to find the “right” insect repellent. You too? Read my review on White Mountain Insect Repellent to see if you might want to make the change too! When I say that I’ve been searching for years I mean my entire life. I am a bug magnet! The moment I step …
Avian flu is sweeping through the country and farms everywhere are having to euthanize their entire flocks. As a backyard chicken keeper, I’m overwhelmed with the idea of my sweet ladies getting this flu and I’ll bet you are too! So, I’ve been researching like crazy, trying to figure out the best way to protect …
This year we decided on planting on indoor herb garden, rather than outdoor. We added more raised beds to the lot but we had some other and new vegetables we wanted to take up that space so we went with growing our herbs right inside! It will keep them more confined and tamed and it …
When we decided to add laying hens into our homestead we wanted to get them set up with a secure and comfortable coop. We were looking to not spend an arm and a leg on purchasing a coop from the store or lots of materials to build one from the ground up so we went …
Food prices are rising. Utility bills are going up. Relationships in the world are…strained at best. Regular, everyday items are getting harder and harder to find in the store… How are you going to feed your family if things get worse? What will you do if you can’t get enough groceries at the store to …
Planting a kid friendly snacking garden is almost as important as planning a garden we can get a lot of canned items out of! We are an outdoor enthusiast family so we spend as much time as we can exploring and playing in the fresh air. Having a garden the kids can help plant, harvest …
The gardening season is getting closer and there are a ton of things to plant in April if you live in zones 4 or 5! As I write this, it’s hard to ignore the fact that it was 10 degrees Fahrenheit here this morning. The chilly temperature makes it difficult to imagine that in just …
Are you thinking about buying an Outsunny Greenhouse? Be sure to read my review before you do! Last year, I finally broke down and bought a greenhouse. You might remember my excitement when I shared about it in this post last year. I bought the 10 foot x 20 foot Outsunny Greenhouse from Home Depot …
Over the years I’ve experimented with all different ways to dye eggs with the kids here on the homestead. The store bought kits just seemed so boring and very age specific. I wanted my tiny ones to be able to join the fun safely (and without too much of a mess) or my bigger ones …
I really love this time of year. If I could choose, we’d live in Spring and Fall all year long! We had the greatest weekend packed full of work, love and fun! Work, Work, Work…AKA…Filling Orders & Shipping Packages Friday was spent getting together orders that came in last week and sending out a bunch …
The English Garden of My Dreams – Complete with Stone Walkways and Wood Garden Beds… It’s coming to life, you guys! I’ve been working like a dog on my English Garden and I’m so excited to share the progress with you. Maybe it will inspire you to build your own English Garden. Working in the …
Looking for an easy way to label your plants? Make these rustic DIY Garden Plant Labels for FREE using items you already have laying around. As you know, I’ve been working like a crazy woman on my English garden. Of course, being the OCD freak that I am, everything has to be neatly labeled so …
Need to protect your seedlings from the cool nighttime air? Make your own miniature greenhouse for free in just minutes! We have this old carport frame that I’ve been wanting to turn into a greenhouse. I’m hoping we’ll be able to get it done this summer so that it will be ready for use next …
Love to garden, but think you don’t get enough sun in your yard for the plants to grow? Think again! Here’s a list of 29 vegetables that grow in shade – minimal sun necessary! Hello! I hope you’re doing awesome today! The weather is finally warming up here in Vermont and it’s almost time to …
Hello – I hope you’re doing great today! The weather here in Vermont is absolutely beautiful, so I thought it would be a good time to give you a little garden tour. I love checking out other people’s gardens, don’t you?! It’s so much fun to see all the different things that people grow. And …
Hello! I hope you’ve had an awesome week. Today, I’m sharing some DIY Greenhouse Ideas that I hope will get you thinking about your summer garden! After moving to Vermont and starting my gardening addiction, I realized that if I really want to grow anything here, I need a greenhouse. We live in gardening zone …
Hello! I hope you’re having a great week. Today, I’m sharing my new greenhouse layout design in hopes that it helps you set up your own. After we finally got our new greenhouse set up, I realized that I had no idea how to layout the “garden” inside. So, of course, off to Pinterest I …
Having a garden and growing your own food is a lot of work but also one of the most rewarding tasks there can be! It is a lot about planning, maintaining and reducing waste that will make your garden and harvest the most successful. This list of garden tools that are both store bought and …
When I first started gardening, I did a lot of research before I learned the seeds to sow in March. And you know what I found? A whole lot of information for garden planning and seed starting in the Northwest Pacific and the Southeastern United States… For whatever reason, there just isn’t as much information …