Category: Homesteading

Apple Sunflower Granola
Backpacking · Homesteading · Recipes

Apple Sunflower Granola

Sarah

This is a bit of a two-part recipe – the apples come first, then the apple sunflower granola. Fall is here – preserve all you can! Dried Apples are incredibly easy to make, and so delicious to snack on. Especially if you use a “premium” apple such as a Honey Crisp. The final product depends on… Continue reading Apple Sunflower Granola

October On The Farm
Gardening · Homesteading

October On The Farm

Sarah

October was a typical October for farming. Lots of tidying up, final harvests and lots of new projects to do. We got in the garlic (which for me was huge - it was the first seeds in the ground here) and we built the blueberry orchard. Next month I will be working on figuring out… Continue reading October On The Farm

Creating The Blueberry Orchard
Gardening · Homesteading

Creating The Blueberry Orchard

Sarah

I have always wanted an "orchard" of blueberry bushes, all in nice and tidy rows. Before, at our last house we had 45 or so plants, but they were all over, tucked into corners. While it was a way to have them, it wasn't efficient for growing. I dug up a dozen plants in preparation… Continue reading Creating The Blueberry Orchard

Lavender Granola
Backpacking · Gardening · Homesteading · Recipes

Lavender Granola

Sarah

Who doesn't have at least one pretty Lavender bush? Lavender provides a nice crop yearly - for both edible and aromatic, and food for the bees. Our Lavender bushes are covered in both honey and native bees, from spring to mid fall! Some varieties are better than others for eating, Grosso is often the most… Continue reading Lavender Granola

Building A Home Apothecary
Essential Oils · Herbalism · Homesteading

Building A Home Apothecary

Sarah

Many homesteaders are drawn to natural methods and for many, being able to make natural first aid, herbal remedies and more is a big part of their self-sufficient life. Building a well-stocked apothecary is a first step, so that you can easily create what you need. Dried herbs? Oils? Jars and tins? Essential oils? All… Continue reading Building A Home Apothecary