When I’m baking, I don’t just make one batch. I triple it. If I’m already getting out the ingredients and making a mess, I might as well make it count. That’s how I’ve ended up with jars of muffin mix, waffle mix, brownies and other mixes lined up in my cabinet—ready whenever we want something…
So you’ve decided that you want to learn about canning and you are interested in canning your first batch of something. Maybe you want to make homemade salsa, a batch of dill pickles or homemade spaghetti sauce. I first learned how to can tomatoes in 1999 and have learned a few things that worked and…
Embracing Imperfect Gardening has become my unexpected theme this season. We finally planted the garden. It’s later than I hoped—definitely past the “Mother’s Day weekend” target that I usually aim for—but we got it done. And honestly? That feels like enough for this year. We’ve only been on the farm for a few weeks, and…
A few years ago, I inherited a huge coffee can full of buttons with every color, shape, and size you can imagine. I left them in a box and basically forgot they existed till recently I was cleaning out my basement and found them. At first, I thought about discarding them and sending them on…
There’s something about spring mornings that just feels full of potential. The air is crisp, the birds are chattering, and my garden bench is calling my name. Today started with muddy fingers, a warm cup of ginger tea, and a little bit of quiet joy. This post includes affiliate links. Some products were received to…
I have always loved honeysuckle. I know some people think they are a weed, but there’s just nothing quite like the fun of finding a little tasty snack out in the backyard along the fence on a hot summer day. But until recently, I had never thought about making honeysuckle jelly. Bring the nostalgic taste…
Spring has officially arrived! The days are longer, the birds are singing, and it’s time to swap out the winter layers for a good pair of garden gloves. After our recent move, I’ve been gathering up all my garden tools (which somehow managed to scatter themselves into every corner of the barn, shed and basement),…
Each spring, I get excited to start planning out what I’m going to plant in my flower beds. Some flowers are old favorites that make an appearance every year, but I also like to try something new to keep things interesting. This year, I’ve got a fun mix of both. This post includes affiliate links….