Most people have eaten dill pickles, bread & butter pickles or sweet pickles but have you ever tried cinnamon pickles? These beautiful pickles are a mix of crunchy sweetness, cinnamon spice and just a hint of vinegar. The combination is unusual and the taste just plain amazing! If you have cucumbers and a desire to…
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of picking fresh mint each morning to add to my cup of water. I love fresh springs of mint in my ice water to sip on all throughout the day just as much as in a hot cup of water. But what do I do all winter when the…
We have several little buildings on our farm that are in various stages of disrepair. This little building has been slowly falling apart since we bought the farm several years ago, but I really want to try to save the small shed. it adds such character to the property and is the perfect background for…
There’s just nothing that tastes better than real green beans that you pick from the garden. In past years, I would run south to my father-in-law’s garden and help pick his green beans but now, we have our own harvest! I love picking green beans and getting them ready for a full winter of great…
How do you know if you are a true gardener at heart? Is this a passing interest or are you an all-in, hopeless, lost cause fanatical gardener? How can you tell me you’re a gardener without saying a word? Here are a couple of things we all share when we have perpetual dirt under our…
Have you ever wanted to make your own homemade salve? Several years ago I made my first jar of salve and became hooked. There’s something very satisfying about picking flowers in your own garden and turning them into a lotion you can use to calm itchy skin and soothe tired muscles at night. If you…
Picking blackberries on the farm in the middle of summer is one of my favorite things to do. There’s just something super satisfying about watching the bucket fill with blackberries that are going to be turned into homemade muffins, cobblers, and jellies. But there’s more to picking blackberries than just the berries. This post includes…
It may be the middle of the summer, but there are some Christmas gifts that need to be prepared right now to help make sure you are ready for December. Planning ahead for these Christmas ideas will not only save you money but will also guarantee that you have a one of a kind gift…
I love to can, freeze and preserve my summer garden vegetables. I am definitely no expert but I have been canning for several years and have learned a few things along the way. Whether you are looking for the best tips for canning tomatoes or want to make honeysuckle jelly, I’ve got some great tips…