Stretching Summer’s Harvest into Pantry Staples There’s nothing quite like turning a modest market haul into a pantry full of homemade preserves. This week, I spent $38 at the local farmer’s market and brought home: $10 for a bushel of ripe tomatoes $10 for a bushel of green peppers $5 for a peach basket of…
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How to Start a Self-Sufficient Garden in Limited Space: Container Gardening Guide
Take control of your health and nutrition with a self-sufficient container garden! This comprehensive guide shows how to grow both food and medicine in limited spaces using container gardening techniques. Perfect for urban and suburban dwellers with small balconies, patios, or windowsills seeking greater self-reliance. #selfsufficient #containergardening #growyourown
Why I Want a Freeze Dryer for My Homestead (And You Might Too)
As a multi-passionate creator and holistic homesteader, I’m always looking for ways to live more sustainably — without sacrificing ease, flavor, or nutrients. One tool that’s moved to the top of my wishlist is a freeze dryer — specifically the Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. Whether you’re into freeze dried food recipes, prepping for emergencies, or…
The Medicinal Benefits Of Fire Cider – Herbal Remedies , Tonics & Tinctures
Fire cider is a time-honored herbal remedy tonic that has people talking. It’s easy to make and you can use it as a preventative measure against colds, or as an immunity-boosting tonic when you feel one coming on. But what herbs should I add? We break down the list of ingredients for fire cider, so…
How To Grow Your Own Herbal Apothecary Garden Indoors
Herbs contain so many nutrients, vitamins and minerals and also provide so many superior health benefits. Like so many people these days, having access to healthy chemical free produce and natural options to care for and maintain optimal health & wellness , is a top priority for this family. I need access to fresh produce…
Quarantine Food List – Food Prepping For Beginners
Being prepared is not just a smart idea but it it may become necessary when you least expect it. Here is a handy stockpile list to start building your emergency preparedness kit if you have not already started or a beginner when it comes to starting an emergency food supply. While this list will contain…





