Thank you for joining us for the "30 Ways of Homesteading" Blog Hop by the Prepared Bloggers Network! If you have been following me for more than a week, you know I am big on food preservation, growing your own food, and learning the skills to get yourself away from the boxed foods (that … [Read more...]
Vacuum Sealing Tips and Tricks
I was talking with a friend who had just gotten her first vacuum sealer including the attachments for sealing jars and I was telling her about some tips and tricks I have learned over the years. She said, "You should write an article about that!" I discovered the value of vacuum sealing food … [Read more...]
Dehydrating Herbs and Spices
While I was out harvesting the first garlic scapes of the year, I decided it would also be a good time to harvest some other herbs and spices I have growing. The price of spices is incredibly high here in rural Alaska. I learned how easy it was to grow basil last year and haven't had to buy any … [Read more...]
Discovering the Joys of Garlic Scapes
You may be asking yourself, "What in the heck is a garlic scape?" In a word: Delicious! More specifically though, the garlic scape is a thicker stem that grows out of the center of the hard neck garlic varieties. A flower bulb forms on the end that will produce seeds if left alone. The scape grows … [Read more...]
Medical Uses for Duct Tape in a Handy Book!
Everyone knows duct tape has thousands of uses. This legendary adhesive is universally used in just about every industry out there but I admit I never really considered all of the uses it would have in the medical field. My eyes have been opened. Dr. James Hubbard, (aka The Survival Doctor) has … [Read more...]
An Overview of Making Supply Caches
People have been burying and stashing valuables for thousands of years. The types of containers have changed dramatically from the pottery and wooden chests of old but they all served the same purpose: keeping the items safe. The need to make supply caches or 'bury your treasure' will vary from … [Read more...]
3 Things to Get BEFORE the Harvest
The sun is shining, the birds are singing and your garden is exploding with life! Depending on where you are in the world, you may already be harvesting the fruits (and veggies!) of your labor while others are just now seeing their seedlings turning into full plants. Either way, the harvest is … [Read more...]
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