There’s nothing new or amazing about plain old dandelion…or is there? YES, I say! Dandelion is awesome! Let me teach you “How to Forage For and Use Dandelion”! I remember when we first moved to our farm. Spring had just arrived, and one day, as I went out to feed and water the animals, I…
Foraging
How to Forage for and Use Mulberry
Mulberries are the under-dog of foraged berries. They fall on sidewalks and cars, only to make unappreciated purple stains. Many people remain convinced that they are poisonous. However, I hope to convince you that mulberries are not only worth the effort to harvest, but that they are a nutritional powerhouse as well! Let me teach…
What You Need to Know About Foraging for Wild Edibles
Spring is on it’s way and that means it’s almost time for foraging wild edibles! Foraging defined means “to search for wild food sources.” I find that sometimes people are uncomfortable with foraging, I felt the same way back in the day. But don’t ignore the enormous benefits of foraging until you understand a bit…
54 Ways to Be More Sustainable
Sustainability is all the rage today, and for good reason! Creating more self-reliance in your life brings more freedom from unfulfilling jobs, stress and debt. Regardless of where you live or what season of life you find yourself, there are ways to be more sustainable every day! Here are “54 Ways to Be More Sustainable”!…
How and Why to Keep a Farm Journal
I love all of the different tools that I get to use on the homestead, from hand tools to tractors. But of all the tools I use everyday, there is one tool that precedes everything I do around here. Here’s “How to Keep a Farm Journal”. Why is my farm journal my most powerful tool?…