Preserving

Drying Roses

Roses? Yes. I believe in the concept that unless a plant/tree produces an edible food for humans and/ or animals, it is a waste of space in my yards. It has been a long process to achieve my ideal and I am still working on it. One of the few plants to remain from the previous owner was rose-bushes, hidden… Continue reading Drying Roses

DIY · Homesteading · Prepping

Mama’s Lil’ Fireballs

If there is a skill I am not exactly great, or even passable at, it would be fire making. Even in the years I backpacked weekly, I rarely made a fire. It was often banned where I hiked, and even when not...I've never been the "fire tinker" (that would have been my friends rather!). Only… Continue reading Mama’s Lil’ Fireballs

Gardening · Homesteading · Urban Homesteading

December In The Garden

December was a month of varying things. Mostly, the garden slept in the cold. But there was plenty still to do. Planning, harvesting, working in the greenhouse, and a very productive month for our store. The Meyer Lemons were starting to ripen in mid December. Delicious as can be. I actually picked up a second… Continue reading December In The Garden

Gardening · Homesteading · Preserving · Recipes · Urban Homesteading

Canning Meyer Lemonade Concentrate

Two years ago I bought my first citrus tree, a Meyer Lemon Tree. It wasn't big (in a gallon pot), but I still dropped around $30 for it. Kirk rolled his eyes pretty good (not that you can blame him....). I kept it alive last winter by wrapping it in white frost fabric in my… Continue reading Canning Meyer Lemonade Concentrate

Homesteading · Preserving · Recipes · Urban Homesteading

Apple Maple Butter

The Holidays are nearly over...do you have leftover apples? This is the perfect time to process them, while it's cooler outside and the days are short. Apple Maple Butter Ingredients: 7 pounds apples, preferably natural/feral or organically grown 1¼ cups pure maple syrup 6 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 2 large) ¼ cup filtered water… Continue reading Apple Maple Butter