This year was a first in our garden for MANY things. Pumpkins, butternut squash, sunflowers, potatoes, okra, and so on.It was also the first year for sweet potatoes.I planted a whole bed of sweet potatoes. Very eager to see how we would do. Once I saw that they were … [Read more...] about Lessons from my Sweet Potato Patch
self-sufficiency
Putting by: Spaghetti Sauce
I love the old term, putting by.Putting by the harvest, stocking up and preserving for another time.Yesterday I 'put by' the first of the spaghetti sauce for the year.I used up some of last years tomatoes in a new way.This is one way you can stretch your vegetables even … [Read more...] about Putting by: Spaghetti Sauce
My Canning Pantry
Friends, I am over the moon!I was blessed beyond measure as a dear one to me came and built me a canning pantry yesterday!It is exactly what I was hoping for. Beautiful and functional.Roomy and sturdy...Perfection!I have plenty of room for this years harvest. I still have … [Read more...] about My Canning Pantry
Early Morning Garden
I am absolutely in love with my garden this year. I have gardened for many years, some being an utter failure. Some doing fair... this years garden is not a complete success by any means, but it is a joy and I've learned so much! It's nice to see when you finally start … [Read more...] about Early Morning Garden
Homestead Cottage Cheese
Making your own cottage cheese at home is so much easier than you think.Here's what you will need:1 gallon milk (we used raw whole, but you could use 2% or skim also)1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, again the good kind Braggs raw1/2 tsp saltheavy creamPour your milk into a large … [Read more...] about Homestead Cottage Cheese
