Preserving

Fall has to be my favorite time of the year! Aside from the beautiful colors of Northwestern Pennsylvania, the crisp air, and (hopefully) a bountiful harvest, it is time for …

Knowing how to can tomatoes is a must at this homestead!  You wouldn’t think that it was that high up on the importance list, but it really is! Not only …

Oregano has to be one of my favorite herbs to grow!  It’s so easy and we love Italian dishes here so we use it a lot! But aside from those …

Why You Need Nasturtium In Your Garden Nasturtium has become one of my all time favorite annuals!   With everything else that I start from seed each year, the ease …

Hide The Learning In Dirt! I’ve worked with kids of all ages, for about seven years now and they have taught me so much! A few major things that I’ve …

I Survived My First Time Pressure Canning And You Will Too! Have you ever seen one of those children’s movies where the furnace turns into a monster and screams at …