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Continue reading →: Herb Garden Update #1As some of you are aware, from following our previous posts, we are working to reclaim a section down by our shed that was over run with mostly bad weeds, including poison ivy. Several weeks ago we covered the area with cardboard boxes over the course of a week, trying…
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Continue reading →: Hot Pepper Sandwich SpreadAs planting season approaches and our pepper and other plants start to inch skyward, we are compelled to get our freezers ready. This means it’s time to clean out! John got interested in hot peppers 3 or so years ago and like any good pepper enthusiast quickly went from 2…
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Continue reading →: Fruit LeatherI remember as a kid absolutely LOVING fruit roll ups! Grape were my favorite but strawberry was a close second. Back in the 80’s we didn’t have the crazy flavors available today, but I digress. In our ever growing journey to be self-sufficient and in turn more healthy, we wanted…
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Continue reading →: Garden Clean Up DaySpring has sprung, and the warm soil is practically calling out for seeds! But before we unleash a vibrant wave of vegetables in our backyard plot, there’s a crucial first act: the garden cleanup. Confession time: from fall’s colorful descent to spring’s tentative green whispers, our garden enjoyed a bit…
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Continue reading →: Save the Date!It’s scheduled and the countdown has begun. Grow, Gather, Heal: Embracing Yarrow’s Healing Touch will be here on Friday, May 3rd. 162 Pages of everything you ever wanted to know about Yarrow. Like the others in the series, we cover the history of this wonderful herb, traditional and modern day…
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Continue reading →: Sourdough Discard Crackers!Okay, so let me just start by saying, I am loving this sourdough journey! While the bread is amazing, what I didn’t expect was all the things I could do with the discard (the part you take out when it’s time to feed your starter). The most recent of these…
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Continue reading →: Catnip in the Backyard: From Feline Frenzy to Human ReliefThe intoxicating aroma wafting through our backyard lately isn’t just a sign of spring – it’s our catnip coming into its prime! We knew it was time to harvest this delightful herb, not for our feline friends this time, but for its surprising benefits for humans. Catnip, a member of…
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Continue reading →: Dandelion Days: Harvest Time in Your Own Backyard!Spring is here, and with it comes the cheerful sight of dandelions blanketing our lawns. But hold off on reaching for the weed killer! These sunny bursts of color are more than just a nuisance; they’re a treasure trove of culinary and medicinal possibilities. Dandelions boast a rich history that…
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Continue reading →: Book Update!Hello friends, first off just wanted to say thank you for the support with our book project. It’s been great getting feedback and hopefully everyone is enjoying their books and finding some useful information that they can use. I just wanted to let everyone know, we are now listed on…
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Continue reading →: The Sticky Surprise: The Benefits of CleaversThis weekend, we set out on a nature hike with a specific mission in mind – to find Cleavers! Spring is the perfect time to spot these little green treasures, and we were eager to add them to our foraging basket. As we explored our favorite hiking trails, anticipation grew.…
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