What to Do with Your Pear Harvest
September 16, 2020
A few weeks ago we went with friends on our yearly apple and pear picking trip to Julian. Thistradition is such fun — the kids love picking apples and pears.
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Rhubarbs and Recipes
September 8, 2020
Last week I traded my figs for some rhubarbs and I’m in heaven because right after strawberries, rhubarbs says summer to me. In Sweden where I am from, rhubarb is
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Water Saving Tips for the Garden
August 27, 2020
With summer comes hot weather and dry days, so naturally you have to water your
Growing and Eating Dark Leafy Greens
August 26, 2020
Of all the vegetables we grow in our garden, leafy greens are our favorites. We
Canning—Preserving Natures Best
August 7, 2020
I used to be so intimidated by the idea of canning and preserving food. It
How to Achieve a Plastic-Free Garden
July 11, 2020
Is breaking up with plastic hard to do? Once alternatives have been sought and people
Beans, the Climate, Smart Food, and Why You Should Grow Beans
May 27, 2020
As homesteading vegans, we grow a variety of beans: pole beans, bush beans, fava beans,
Growing Potatoes, Even with Little or No Space
April 15, 2020
Growing potatoes is so much fun, and they taste way better than store bought potatoes.
Vegetables to Grow Indoors
March 19, 2020
If you do not have a garden or even an outdoor gardening area, you still
Uses for Leftover Lemon Peel
January 23, 2020
For our son’s birthday party yesterday, we made lemonade with dozens of lemons from our tree.
4 Easy and Effective Sustainable Gardening Tips
October 11, 2019
It is now more important than ever to teach your children about sustainable living. Living
The Stinging Truth about Stinging Nettles
February 3, 2019
By Fredrica Syren: The other day someone told me they found stinging nettle and I
How To Dehydrate Food
June 21, 2018
Summer’s bounty is just around the corner, and we may find ourselves with far more
Growing and Making Herbal Teas
April 11, 2018
If you have been following me, you know that my family members are all tea
