15 Uses For Nasturtium Leaves, Flowers, Seeds & Stems
Nasturtiums are most famous for their rich vibrant colors that add a dash of summer to any landscape. Most gardeners grow them for their beauty, reaping the handful of benefits …
Nasturtiums are most famous for their rich vibrant colors that add a dash of summer to any landscape. Most gardeners grow them for their beauty, reaping the handful of benefits …
Here’s a little gardening scenario for you: it’s nearing the end of tomato growing season and the first frost date is rapidly approaching. If you are still in good time, …
Whether you heat entirely with wood or just enjoy the occasional fall evening around the backyard firepit, wood can be an expensive fuel source. Luckily, it’s readily available and easy …
Citrus trees – whether it be lemon, lime, mandarin, grapefruit or any of the other fantastic citrus varieties – are wonderful additions to gardens and homes alike. Their delicious-smelling flowers …
Celery, carrots and onions. Also known as mirepoix. These three humble vegetables are often the beginnings of some pretty incredible dishes – soups, stews, Bolognese, and stir-fries, to name a …
Onions are a pantry staple. There are two things we’re not allowed to run out of in this house, and that’s toilet paper and onions. Hmm, come to think of …
To anyone who has ever gone down the rabbit hole of chickens vs. ducks, I applaud you for even questioning which is better. (Sorry, chicken-enthusiasts. Ducks rule.) Naturally, what’s best …
It’s sweet corn season! Eating fresh corn on the cob is something we all look forward to each summer. But as you’re working your way through our list of 20 …
While supermarkets and supply chains have made it possible for us to eat nearly any food we want at any time of the year, there remains one delicious treat that …
Finding free food is always a cause for celebration among the homesteading types, and the pawpaw is a prized yet often forgotten option. Considered the largest native North American fruit, …
Dill, garlic and beans – they are the melodious summer trio that sings to your taste buds. But, you don’t have to sacrifice yourself to only eat them under the …
I want you to take a moment to peek out the window at your garden. Specifically, look at your tomatoes. If it’s late summer, you’re probably wondering when your tomato …
Do you grow herbs in your garden? Herbs have been an important part of human history long before we figured out how to farm. We relied on wild-foraged plants for …
In what sort of situation would it ever make sense to can water ahead of an emergency or an inclement situation? There’s a little clue for you there. It all …
Like most people these days, we’ve cut way back on red meat. Setting aside the environmental impact of raising cattle and the moral hazards of the beef supply chain, it …
Have you ever encountered something in the kitchen where it seems like everyone knows about it except for you? And then when you find out about it, you want to …
Oh my gosh, this heat, right? When it’s so hot that taking a shower three times a day seems completely reasonable, the temperature is all anyone can talk about. “It’s …
Tomatoes can be such a fussy fruit to grow year after year. Too much water, not enough water, tomato hornworms, blossom end rot, blight – the list of tomato problems …
It’s hard to be cool as a cucumber when your garden gifts you with numerous and beautiful cukes, more than you can eat at once. For, as we all know, …
Out of all rooms in the home, it is the kitchen that collects more than its fair share of plastic. Waste comes in the form of bagged fruits, vegetables and …
Angora rabbits are adorable, fluffy, and a useful addition to the homestead. Before you go out and buy one, there are some things you need to know. This homestead critter …
Once the garden gets producing, everything starts coming in at once. Without some initial planning, your countertops will soon become overwhelmed with home-grown bounty. The good news is there are …
Whether we are talking about leaves from your gracious English walnut, or black walnut leaves, gardeners have a tendency to tense up. “Not in my garden!”, they say. There are …
Outside of utilizing the freezer as a quick food storage solution, canning is the best way to store food for extended periods of time. With a fully stocked pantry, you …