Potatoes are a staple crop in any productive garden. However, not all potatoes store equally well. Some varieties sprout or shrivel quickly, while others keep their texture and flavor for months. If you want a harvest that lasts through winter, choosing the best storage potatoes is key. Here are the best storage potato varieties to…
How to Preserve Home Grown Strawberries
Strawberries start producing late April in our part of North Carolina. I get so excited when those first strawberries ripen. The first handful of berries never even make it to the bowl. It isn’t long before you’re checking on your strawberry plants every other day because they are ripening so fast. Once the strawberries get…
Easy Strawberry Plant Care
Strawberries are easily one of my favorite foods to grow. Once those beautiful little white blossoms cover the plants, you know it won’t be long. Plucking that first ripe strawberry and eating it while it is still warm from the sun, is a moment to savor. To ensure that the strawberries return year after year,…
One-Pot Short Ribs
One-Pot short ribs are a great solution for busy families looking for a healthy, satisfying meal without the hassle. This recipe combines tender, flavorful beef with wholesome ingredients, making it a nutritious option for dinner. Plus, with everything cooked in one pot, clean up is a breeze. Even better, this hearty meal is budget friendly….
Spring Seeds To Start February Indoors
The garden is currently covered in a blanket of snow, but that hasn’t stopped me from planting Spring seeds. Many vegetables benefit from getting an early start indoors. Spring is short in our area and slow growing crops don’t have enough time to mature before the temperature warms up. With the warmer temperatures, the garden…
Homestead While Working Full-Time
Starting a homestead while working full-time can be overwhelming. Don’t let that prevent you from creating the life you want. Have a family discussion about what your homesteading goals are and start slow. Here are a few suggestions to help you get started. Pay off debt and build an emergency fund. Look over your expenses…
No Sugar Strawberry Jam
Making jam is my favorite way to preserve strawberries. There is something special about homemade jam made from strawberries you picked yourself. Like most of us, I am making an effort to cut back on sugar this year and decided to try a no sugar strawberry jam recipe. This jam uses pectin from green apples…
Family’s Favorite Deviled Eggs
Our hens are in full production mode, which means I have a basket full of eggs on my counter that needs my attention. There is no better reason to make some of my family’s favorite deviled eggs. You don’t need to wait for a special occasion to enjoy this high protein snack. My son devours…
Natural Garden Pest Prevention Methods
Though it is impossible to remove every pest from the garden, you can limit the pest pressure by understanding what makes a plant susceptible to it. Following natural garden pest prevention methods will minimize plant damage and create an environment that will attract their predators. Plants are more likely to succumb to pests when they…
Easy Shepherd’s Pie, A Family Favorite
My mother made this meal fairly often growing up and I made it for my family. This easy shepherd’s pie recipe is very affordable to make, healthy and enjoyed by the whole family. Even better, you can easily hide extra veggies into the filling without picky eaters noticing. This recipe can easily be adapted around…