Homesteading

If I could only choose one “fruit” to grow, it would be blueberries. Infinitely snackable, sweet and slightly tart but low in sugar, these delightful berries are a summertime staple …

Not all foods can last forever. Except one. That would be honey. It’s but one of the longest-lasting foods to store in your pantry – but only if you store …

Are you picking strawberries at your favorite u-pick this year? Maybe you grow your own strawberries and have a bumper crop. Or have you dehydrated berries, and now you’re wondering …

Strawberry season is a quick one. It could be as short as a couple of weeks if it was a cold spring. That’s why as soon as those berries are …

Can you imagine eating a 9-month old apple? What do you even think that would taste like? Some people may conjure up images of wrinkly, or moldy and shrunken apples; …

If you’ve followed our secrets for your best strawberry harvest, you’ve probably got a ton of bright red berries on your hands this year. Finding yourself with a large basket …

A recent survey suggested that beets are the second most hated vegetable in the United States – being narrowly beaten by turnips. It’s not that they’re unlovable, perhaps they’re just …

Honey is one of the longest lasting foods – and medicine – you can store in your pantry. It’s possible to keep a jar safe and sweet for years and …

Most of us know that dandelion greens are edible, but beyond that, how many of us have actually eaten them? Do you wonder how to pick them or when? Have …

Raising chickens is fun, easy, and a great way to get fresh organic eggs right from your backyard. It doesn’t come without some challenges though, and one of the biggest …

There’s nothing worse than realizing you’re out of an ingredient when you’re in the middle of cooking. Maybe you used it all up and haven’t been to the store to …

Chamomile happens to be one of the oldest medicinal herbs known to man, referenced on ancient Egyptian papyrus as far back as 1550 BC, according to Traditional Roots, and yet …

When thinking about edible plants and foraging for food, ferns are one of the first things that come to mind. But, whether you’re a seasoned forager or an inquisitive gardener, …

The kitchen is probably the most cluttered room in any home. We live in a world where you need this new thing because it will cut your cooking time in …

Plastic is not bad. Yup, you read that right. One trip to the doctor’s or a stay in the hospital is all you need to realize that plastic is important. …

If you’re into homesteading and hobby farming, you’ve no doubt seen gorgeous photos of egg baskets overflowing with multicolored eggs. These enviable egg baskets are enough to get anyone interested …

Is there a better wintertime drink than hot chocolate? Here at Rural Sprout, we don’t think so. Enjoyed by young and old, this classic is the perfect way to warm …

With the holidays fast approaching, many of us are making lists and checking them twice. While some people are easy to find gifts for, there’s always one or two people …

When we first delved into the world of chicken keeping, we read every book we could get our hands on to prepare. Our biggest concern was the chicken coop, and …

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again; if there’s one kitchen offense that makes me feel guilty, it’s food waste. I could eat an entire bag of Milano …

There’s nothing quite like coming in from the cold in the winter to a wood-heated home. Rosy-cheeked, and sniffly-nosed you stomp the snow off your boots at the door and …

I enjoy zucchini as much as the next person, and you have to admit that pattypan squash is pretty darn cute. But when it comes to filling that squash-shaped hole …

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose… Sounds about right to me as evening temperatures are dipping to just below freezing and glittering frost fills …

Tomato juice is a staple food that should be in every pantry and behind every cupboard door. A staple food being one that can be stored easily and eaten throughout …