Growing Summer Squash
Summer squash is a staple in most gardens, especially in this southerner’s garden. It is extremely easy to grow through Spring, Summer and Fall, that is if the pests don’t kill it first. We’ll touch on that more later. Squash …
Growing Cabbage
A member of the Brassica family, Cabbage is great addition to every garden. This cool season crop can prove pretty tricky to grow, but with the right conditions and a little care, it can be done successfully. From the classic …
Growing Broccoli
Broccoli is a cool season crop that grows best in the cooler months of the year. It is in the Brassica family, much like cabbages, cauliflower and brussels sprouts.
How to Pressure Can Chicken Stock
Nothing beats having fresh chicken stock or broth on your pantry shelf. Learning how to pressure can chicken stock is a great way to free up space in your freezer and have fresh chicken stock ready to go whenever a …
How To Pressure Can Dry Beans
When you are needing beans for a meal and you don’t have time to cook them, learning how to pressure can dry beans is a great way to always have canned beans on hand. I prefer to store beans in …
Homemade Laundry Detergent
Quick, simple and budget friendly! Homemade Laundry Detergent is something I never thought I would make. It is so easy to just grab some at the store and not have to fuss with making it, right? It is actually SUPER …
Growing Peppers
From sweet peppers to hot peppers, this nutritious and versatile plant deserves a spot in in every garden. If you are new to growing peppers, this post is a great place to start. I’m excited to share with you the …
Raising Meat Chickens
Raising meat chickens is an excellent step towards self-sufficiency. The ability to produce your own meat is a valuable skill that can benefit anyone. Luckily, raising chickens for meat is very easy. The hardest part is investing in the equipment …
Freezing Collard Greens
If you grow your own collard greens, you may find yourself with an overabundance. Freezing collard greens is my preferred method of preserving them. The collard greens are producing like crazy in the garden right now, and my family can …
Storing Fresh Chicken Eggs
Now that you have started getting fresh chicken eggs it is time to learn how to correctly store them. The most exciting part of raising chickens for eggs is finding the first egg in the nesting box. You have finally …