How to MIY Pectin Homemade pectin is usually made from apples or crab apples, both of which have an abundance of pectin. Making homemade pectin is one of those things you can do to save some money and to learn as a self-reliance skill. If there was ever a time when the stores are closed …
Preparing Squirrel for Cooking Squirrel is available in almost every part of North America and is currently a regular protein source for many of the population. However, if you have never prepared a squirrel after a disastrous event that disrupts the food supply it could become more common than ever before. Knowing how to properly …
Medical Uses for Garlic I came across this article from Garlic Central and thought I would share it with all of you because not only do I love it, but I do believe we can in many cases eat ourselves into an unhealthy physical state. I do not ever recommend using holistic or natural medicine over the advice …
Dehydrating Veggies 101 Dehydrating veggies is a little easier than canning them because after the prepping process you can lay them out on the trays and leave them unattended whereas with canning you need to be present throughout the entire project. I also prefer drying to canning personally because I can store it in airtight …
Some posts may contain affiliate links DIY No Dig Garden If you have poor soil or very hard clay soil, the no dig garden is for you. If this is your first year growing vegetables this is also a great option to save you time and effort in digging it out. You can build this no …
Propagation of Fruit Bearing Trees by Air-Layering Most of us want to plant and grow fruit trees at our home garden or in an orchard for their tasty fruits. There are many ways a fruit tree can be propagated – from seeds, from a nursery-bought seedling or by means of Air-layering. The problem with growing fruit trees …
Secrets To Properly Freezing Produce I work hard on my garden each year and the older I get the harder it is! I also love a good sale on fruits and veggies. Personally I preserve part of my harvest and sale finds by dehydrating and canning and then freeze the remainder. I expect those …
12 Homemade Spice Mixes Making your own spice blends is so easy and gives us the opportunity to reduce the number of additives and preservatives in our diets. I was amazed when I first began making my own spice mixes just how easy it was and how much less cost was involved! Making the traditional spice …
Testing Home Canning For Seal & Spoilage Very important information especially for new canners! We work very hard to make sure our home grown produce are tasty and safe. The last thing we want is to make anyone sick with our efforts! Please always test any preserved food whether store bought or home canned. Be …
DIY Box Rabbit Trap During our countries past we have seen some very lean times as a nation. Why slogans like a chicken in every pot became so popular. Trapping became a way of life for many families. Whether you are homesteading or off the grid or just need to file the information under good …
