Category: Homesteading

It seems like everyone is starting seeds! Here in Northern Wisconsin it is still very cold and our growing season is short. It’s not quite time for us to start seeds. In a lucky year we get about a 120 day growing season, but in the years that I’ve been gardening we have had seasons

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Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. At no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase on Amazon.com. All opinions are my own. A few years ago we decided to venture into making homemade maple syrup. The good news is, as long as you have access to

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Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. At no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase on Amazon.com. All opinions are my own. The holiday season is here and it’s time to think about gifts! I’ve put together some great gift ideas for the homesteader or gardener in

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*I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you make a purchase from my affiliate links. As part of our goal to raise the majority of our food, we added turkeys to our homestead. We’ve encountered a few problems and surprises in this journey. If you are looking to add a

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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. All opinions are my own. We tried canning sweet corn for the first time this year and I worked great! Corn requires a pressure canner and a long processing time, but it is worth it! If you haven’t tried pressure

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Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. At no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase on Amazon.com. All opinions are my own. The kids are starting school, the garden is winding down, the firewood is stacked, and the animals are going to butcher. It’s almost time

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Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. At no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase on Amazon.com. All opinions are my own. I love produce fresh from the garden, farmers market, or farm stands, but what do you do when you aren’t going to eat it

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Farm fresh eggs are different than the standard large white egg you are used to buying at the grocery store. You will find a variety of colors and sizes, the yolks are a different color, and sometimes they just look strange. I’m here to answer all of your fresh eggs questions! Store Bought Eggs To

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Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. At no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase on Amazon.com. All opinions are my own. My greenhouse is the center of my garden. All of our raised beds were put in after and around the greenhouse. When I take

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Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. At no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase on Amazon.com. All opinions are my own. I’ve been planning this year’s garden for quite some time and it is finally time to see the first sprouts emerge! I know, you

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