I’ve long had the dream of moving to a bunch of acreage and having a self-sufficient homestead. I love learning and have been collecting skills just waiting for the day we would finally make the move. Years and years have gone by and I finally have realized that, hey, I’m Read more…
We definitely have tons of food rolling in from the garden and now I am starting to get creative in saving it all! Many of my gardening neighbors have already pulled their gardens out but I just cant imagine tearing out my plants when they are still cranking out so Read more…
We’ve definitely gotten a bumper crop of jalapenos this year!! My favorite thing to do with jalapenos is can them in pickling liquid to use on nachos. So here is how to create pickled jalapenos in your own kitchen and preserve them for winter. I use water bath canning to Read more…
Summer squash can be one of the most prolific growers in any garden. As they grow they have a tendency to get very leafy. Today I show you how to prune back zucchini plants to improve access for pollinators, increase airflow, make it easier to find insects, and overall ensure Read more…
Just a typical crazy Whitney story from my life. The first time I decided to get into backyard chickens I wasn’t really sure what I was getting into or how many to order. This means that I ended up with 40 chickens being sent to my house in the mail! Read more…
Building quick raised bed boxes for growing a small garden at home. This box is a 4’x4′ box that is 16″ deep. Our soil is so claylike it really isn’t great for growing vegetables in. I can’t wait to show you what the backyard will look like as we keep Read more…
Where I live in Utah not only does it feel like it takes FOREVER for it to finally warm up, but even then the weather is still a little bi-polar. Late frosts have snuck up on many gardeners looking to get a head start on the year. The local nursery Read more…
It’s getting very green around here!! I’ve always dreamed of having an off-grid, self-sufficient homestead. When we bought our first house I was convinced it was time to get to work on making this dream a reality. We planted an ENORMOUS garden that was way too much food and work Read more…
