On Hunting
The last two years have brought about so many changes in my frame of mind. Planning ahead has become more of a priority for our… Read More »On Hunting
Foraging: Spicebush
I finally took one morning a few weeks ago to spend some time foraging through our woods. My goal was to locate stinging nettles or… Read More »Foraging: Spicebush
On the Farm: Week 1
We did it! We officially bought our farm and have been staying here for a full week. (Just kidding. It’s been a month.) With the… Read More »On the Farm: Week 1
The Wonder in Harvesting Potatoes
*Po-tay-toes!* Boil ’em, mash ’em, stick ’em in a stew… Lovely big golden chips with a nice piece of fried fish. Even you couldn’t say no… Read More »The Wonder in Harvesting Potatoes
Naturally Raised Ducklings: Khaki Campbells
We added ducks to our homestead last spring to bring another layer of biodiversity. They are another source for eggs, meat, soil fertilizer, pest control,… Read More »Naturally Raised Ducklings: Khaki Campbells
Mulberry Pancakes with Roasted, Butter Pecans
Mulberry season is here! One of my fondest childhood memories were spending long summer days at my Aunt’s house. My cousin and I would scour… Read More »Mulberry Pancakes with Roasted, Butter Pecans
The Process of Uprooting
For those of you who know us personally, you may have heard whispers. Tales of things brewing, plans unfolding. Something even my husband and I… Read More »The Process of Uprooting
Hydrosols
This past year I’ve been focusing on how to incorporate herbs into our daily life. We have been using herbal infusions for the past several… Read More »Hydrosols
Herbal Infusions
When I began my journey into the world of herbalism, I focused mostly on the information and was very timid in actually putting the information… Read More »Herbal Infusions
Earth Day Activities
“We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” Native American Proverb. Reduce. Reuse. Repurpose. Recycle. It’s relatively safe… Read More »Earth Day Activities