Winter Activities on the Homestead
Winter activities are what make winter something to look forward to! Take advantage of the time inside to be productive, but to have some fun as well! Living in Ohio,…
Crafting for Stress Relief
Long before science confirmed it, crafting was good for stress relief. Today, we understand not only why crafting is good for our mental health, but how we can make crafting…
Overwinter Tomato Plants
You might be asking yourself what to do with your tomato plants in the winter! Can you bring your tomato plant inside for the winter? Do tomatoes regrow every year? …
Jewelweed: Benefits and Uses
What is Jewelweed? Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) is a plant that belongs to the balsam family. This herbaceous annual can be found growing in moist woods or along streams and riverbanks…
How to Find a Farm Sitter
There are times when we need to be away from the farm and will need to know how to find a farm sitter. Perhaps it's for a well-needed vacation, but…
Canning Apple Pie Filling
Canning apple pie filling is one of my favorite things to do when apples come into season every fall! Having an amazing apple pie filling recipe makes the process even…
Pumpkin Bread Recipe
If you are looking for a quick and easy pumpkin bread recipe, this is it! This recipe has been a family favorite for years now! I use it to…
Pear Sauce Recipe
Every September, I pull out my pear sauce recipe because the pears on our trees are just about ripe! Pear sauce is so similar to apple sauce, given that apples…
Canning Meat
Ever get tired of expensive, mediocre, canned meat at the store? Want to take control of the quality of the food you eat by learning how to can meat safely? …