Homesteading

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 …

Oh, folks, fall is finally here; isn’t it lovely? No more back and forth, with one day in the high 70s and the next rainy and cold. Fall has settled …

Start this now and enjoy it for the holidays. Today was a rainy fall day, one of my favorite kinds of fall days. The leaves on the trees always pop …

If you’re peeling these fruits and veggies, you’re missing out on a whole heap of goodness and flavor. In this article we reveal which fruits and veggies you really shouldn’t …

No matter where you are on your path to self-sufficiency, there are plenty of reasons to want to keep animals. Deciding what animal to raise is another matter. For many …

Cooking is one of the most important survival skills you can learn in this lifetime. That and foraging. Combine the two together and you can cook up fantastic and memorable …

Foraging can be a great way to supplement a homegrown diet. When foraging, you may be surprised by some of the great wild edibles you can find. For example, did …

These days it seems like everyone has a sourdough starter. And everyone is making bread. But once you jump on the sourdough bandwagon, you quickly learn there’s more feeding and …

With so many delectable ways to make chutney, it is extremely hard to pick just one! What’s more, with this zesty orange and fennel apple chutney recipe, there is plenty …

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 …