This year has been hot and dry. While that meant my cucumbers didn't survive (along with a lot of other produce), my watermelons didn't even make it through June, and everything resulted in a small yield, it also meant that harvest had come early. Which means I had apples ready to go when it was … Continue reading How to Freeze Apple Pie Filling
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12 Ways you can Live a More Environmentally Friendly Life
The links in this post contain affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on my link. I'm not a vegan. I'm not even a vegetarian. I wear leather. I drive. I drive a truck. I live outside the city. I believe that carbon taxes won't work … Continue reading 12 Ways you can Live a More Environmentally Friendly Life
How to Have a Garden and Still Enjoy the Summer
Gardening can be relaxing, a great stress-reliever, and a perfect way to get yourself out into nature. Gardening can also be beyond stressful and time-consuming. If you've a small garden, chances are you won't be feeling too stressed with your feet up, enjoying a glass of Iced Tea (or adult bevvy) while you stare into … Continue reading How to Have a Garden and Still Enjoy the Summer
How to Have Cut Flowers all Summer Long
I love fresh flowers from the garden. They don't cost as much as store-bought and are so easy to throw into an arrangement whenever the mood strikes. Unfortunately, a lot of people only get fresh-cut flowers from their garden once or twice a year. That's because they plant everything all at once and only have … Continue reading How to Have Cut Flowers all Summer Long
How to Make Amazing Dandelion Salve & Eye Cream
I started off making salves by one day just diving right in and making a dandelion salve. Which means that I had to pick a bunch of dandelions, dry them out, soak them in oil, and THEN put the salve together. Not the best place to start if you want to dip your toes into … Continue reading How to Make Amazing Dandelion Salve & Eye Cream