How To Make Maple Syrup: From Collecting Sap To Turning It Into Maple Syrup
For many people, the harbinger of spring is seeing that first robin or the tiny green shoots of crocus poking up through the snow. But for those of us with …
For many people, the harbinger of spring is seeing that first robin or the tiny green shoots of crocus poking up through the snow. But for those of us with …
I love the internet, don’t you? With a few keystrokes, I can instantly get answers to all of my gardening questions. What kind of fertilizer should I be putting on …
Maybe you’re bored with plain green beans. Or perhaps those beefsteak tomatoes just aren’t cutting it for you anymore. Orange carrots? Boring, everyone grows those. Could be you’re a foodie …
Charming. Yup, that’s the best way to describe African violets. These popular little houseplants are an excellent choice for novice plant enthusiasts and diehard green thumbs alike. Related Reading: 15 Rare & …
When it comes to my spice rack, garlic powder is probably the one thing I run out of most frequently. While I generally opt for fresh garlic when cooking, garlic …
If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at making cheese give mozzarella a try. It’s super simple. It only takes about half an hour. And you can eat it …
I’m constantly amazed at the number of foods that can be made easily at home that taste infinitely better than their store-bought counterparts. The best example is homemade yogurt. There …
Did you know that the buttermilk we use today has nothing at all to do with making butter? Most of us know that when you make butter, what’s left over …
Let’s face it – gift giving can be hard. How many times have you plastered on a fake smile and forced an, “Oh, this is…nice,” over a gift you weren’t …
About ten years ago I got it into my head that I was going to start making wine, mead, and hard ciders. I imagined myself opening a bubbling bottle of …
If you’ve ever tasted homemade butter, then you know it’s far superior to anything you can get in the store. Nothing beats the creamy, slightly salty taste of fresh, homemade …
Hey folks, it’s Fall, and you know what that means. Pumpkin season! I can hardly drive more than a few miles without passing a farm stand, a pumpkin patch, or …
I know, I know, you’re thinking, but onion powder is so cheap, why bother making your own? Because homemade onion powder is superior in every way to the store-bought stuff, …
I kind of have a thing for pine trees. If you were to ask my family how I feel about pine trees, they would probably roll their eyes and groan. …
Whether you heat your home with wood or just enjoy sitting around a fire pit with friends and family, there’s nothing as comforting as the warmth and dancing light of …
One of my earliest memories is of sitting on my grandfather’s lap as a toddler. We were sitting next to the big old cookstove in grandma’s kitchen. I had an …
Why on earth would you want to grow a fruit tree in your house? Why on earth wouldn’t you? If you’ve got the space, growing a dwarf fruit tree in …
Aloe is one of those plants just about everyone has around the house. And if you don’t have a few, you should. And if you have just one but would …
I have three large aloe vera plants, two that are pups from the main plant. They all share a big terra cotta bowl on the end of a coffee table, …
I don’t know about you, but I’m not a morning person. I need a good strong cup of coffee every day to reanimate me and propel me into whatever responsibilities …
A quick search for “Using coffee grounds in the garden” and Google will unleash a deluge of links to articles telling you to save those spent grounds! We are advised …
You’re probably asking yourself, “What in the world is switchel anyway?” It’s only the best drink option to beat the crazy summer heat! If you’ve ever read the Little House …
The thyme is taking over the herb garden. There comes the point in every summer where my thyme plants reach critical mass. They become a conquering force encroaching on bordering …
For many of us, the first time we heard of a shrub outside of the garden center was on a cocktail menu. For me specifically, it was a drink at …