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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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Continue reading →: Grow, Gather, Heal: Embracing Yarrow’s Healing TouchI got the cover artwork for the third book in my series back this weekend. It’s looking good. I’m going through my next round of edits and shooting for a month end release date. Everything you ever wanted to know about the powerhouse, Yarrow.
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Continue reading →: Rehydrating Sourdough PowderMaterials needed: Instructions: Step 1 – Pour 15g of sourdough powder to wide mouth jar. Add 15g of unbleached flour and 30g of warm filtered water and mix well. Place breathable lid on jar and set in warm area. I also place a rubber band around the jar at the…
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Continue reading →: Sourdough Starter!
Sourdough can be a bit intimidating but with these easy instructions, you can keep your starter going for years to come! What you will need: Keeping your Starter Alive:
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Continue reading →: Discovering the Delights of Wild Violets with My Little ExplorerThere’s a certain magic in exploring your own backyard with a curious child by your side. Every blade of grass, every twist of a vine becomes a potential adventure. Today, my daughter Eva and I embarked on a mission to find the hidden treats growing wild in our own little…
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Continue reading →: A Yard to Glass Adventure: Making Grape Hyacinth LemonadeThere’s something magical about exploring your own backyard with a curious child. Today, between the rain clouds, my daughter Eva and I embarked on a mini adventure, checking on our patch of wild violets and cleavers. But wait! What’s this? A cluster of vibrant purple flowers peeking out – something…
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Continue reading →: The Joy of Homemade ButterBefore the sun peeks over the horizon and the day’s chores kick in, there’s a certain magic that happens in our homestead kitchen. Today, it’s all about butter! We love the feeling of creating something delicious and useful from scratch, especially when it comes to a staple like butter. Those…
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