- Grape Gummies Made with Juice (Easy Recipe)
These homemade grape gummies are a fun way to enjoy the grape harvest. You can start with fresh grapes or store bought grape juice. We'll take you through the process step by step. Why Make Homemade Grape Gummies? Why take the time to make homemade g…
- 8 days ago 17 Sep 23, 2:31am -
- Common Evening Primrose, Oenothera biennis
Oenothera biennis, Common Evening Primrose, is a rich source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), and edible from root to seed. We'll share how to identify and use this native wildflower. Where to Find Common Evening Primrose Common evening primrose is nat…
- 15 days ago 10 Sep 23, 7:26pm -
- Harvesting Rose Hips for Food and Medicinal Uses
Several years ago, we planted about half a dozen rose bushes as part of our homestead permaculture plan. This year, the plants are loaded with fruit, so I'm sharing tips for harvesting rose hips and how to use them. They're a great natural source of…
- 16 days ago 8 Sep 23, 9:44pm -
- Carrot Cake Jam – Tastes Like Carrot Cake in a Jar
This carrot cake jam recipe is a fun mix of fruit, carrots, and fall spices. As the name implies, it tastes like carrot cake in a jar. This is a great recipe for gift giving, and makes your morning toast extra special. The fall spices make it a nice…
- 22 days ago 3 Sep 23, 12:15am -
- How to Make Elderberry Syrup with Fresh or Dried Berries
In this post we'll share how to make elderberry syrup with fresh or dried berries or juice. Making your own is a great way to save money on this wonderful immune supporting tonic. It's great for kids and adults during cold and flu season. I noticed y…
- 27 days ago 29 Aug 23, 4:49pm -
- Spiced Crabapples and Honey Cinnamon Crabapples
I was introduced to spiced crabapples by my neighbor, Betty, when she invited us to pick apples at a friend's house. We had so many apples that we made some spiced/pickled, and some with honey and cinnamon. I'm sharing both apple recipes. We also hav…
- 29 days ago 27 Aug 23, 7:01pm -
- Blackberry Jam Recipe (Low Sugar)
Homemade blackberry jam is a tasty way to enjoy the bounty of summer blackberries all year round. We usually make our jam seedless, but feel free to leave the seeds in if you prefer. This small batch recipe uses less sugar and Pomona's Universal Pect…
- 36 days ago 20 Aug 23, 8:49pm -
- Cucumber Onion Salad (Small Batch)
When I was growing up on the farm, mom always kept a batch of cucumber onion salad in the fridge once cucumber season hit. It's made with common pantry ingredients, and comes together in minutes. The tangy vinegar dressing adds some kick to this easy…
- 43 days ago 12 Aug 23, 9:55pm -
- Goldenrod – Growing, Foraging, Uses, & Control
Our land has an abundance of goldenrod plants, which provide a blast of fall color and food for pollinators. They're also useful for food, medicine, and more. We'll share tips for identifying the plants in the wild, growing them in the garden, and ho…
- 50 days ago 6 Aug 23, 12:46am -
- Best Lighter for Emergencies and Every Day Use
We set out to find the best lighter for every day use (like camping) and emergencies. Sure, heavy duty matches are good, too, but a good lighter is fast and efficient. (And they don't make matches as sturdy as they used to make them.) These are the l…
- 54 days ago 2 Aug 23, 5:11pm -