Drought is a serious concern for gardeners. As water supplies dwindle across much of the country, we are left wondering how long we can continue to provide a healthy supply of food for ourselves and our families during such ...
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Cattails: How To SAFELY Harvest And Eat Nature’s 4-Seasons Survival Plant
A lot has been written about cattails, although the focus often tends to be on warm weather months. But I’ve harvested and eaten this remarkable plant throughout the year. Still, don’t be tempted to yank out a young cattail ...
Read More »6 Delicious Gluten-Free Fall Recipes Your Family Will Love
Whether you eat grain-free or just gluten-free, whether it’s because of a health condition, or just because you believe it will make you healthier, living grain-free can be delicious. In celebration of the fall season I’ve compiled a list of ...
Read More »5 Edible Perennials You Can Plant This Fall — And Enjoy For Decades
While it may not seem like the best time to plant, fall is a really good season to get in some perennial flowers, herbs and yes … delicious and nutritious vegetables. It is a wonderful thing to know that you ...
Read More »10 Fall Garden Tricks You Should Try Before Winter
Many people consider autumn to be the beginning of the end when it comes to gardening. Considering the fact that Thanksgiving is just around the corner, you might consider sitting back and enjoying your harvest during these last few months ...
Read More »Fall Foraging: What To Stock For Your Winter ‘Pharmacy’
Autumn is a spectacular time to enjoy the cooler temperatures and bright colors as you gather herbs for winter. It is also one of the best times of the year to harvest bark, seeds and roots. While you are out ...
Read More »8 Health-Boosting Fall Foods You Better Get Before They’re Gone
Summer is fading and with it, several foods we have grown fond of. Don’t despair, though: Autumn brings a fresh new batch of seasonal sweetness for our enjoyment. Sweet, bitter, crunchy and soft, the variety is as endless as the ...
Read More »Thriving During Your First Year On The Homestead
Most people’s first year on the homestead can be summed up in one word: chaos. Making the move into homestead living is often simultaneously exciting and intimidating — even more so if you’ve been accustomed to living in the city ...
Read More »How To Make Healthy, Natural And Gourmet Fall Pumpkin Drinks
Watching football with friends? Check. Jumping into leaves? Check. Sipping a Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks? Check. These are a few of my favorite things about fall. But if you’re like me, you probably don’t go to Starbucks – or ...
Read More »The Very Best Tactics To Hone Your Hunting Skills On The Firing Range
It is that time of year again. The days start getting cooler and every morning you wake up and walk outside to see if the leaves are changing colors. You are starting to dream of chilly misty mornings sitting out ...
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