Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
I have made my own herbal salves and balms for several years, growing and drying my own herbs, infusing them in olive oil and then using coconut oil and beeswax as a solidifier. I had always wanted to make a tallow salve, and I am thrilled with it.
Making cheese is a science. Considering the fact that I am no scientist, nor did I pay attention in chemistry class, it is a wonder I can still make cheese.
One man’s weed is another man’s wine...or at least, it can be. Round up the troops to pick your pesky dandelions and turn those babies into out-and-out wine (with a little help from Father Fermentation).
This is my first time growing hardneck garlic and it was quite the adventure. Here are a few tips that I gathered from here and there that work just great.
Just like anything you grow in the garden, harvesting at the right time and the right way will go a long way. Rhubarb is not only easy to grow but extremely easy to harvest.
A well-watered tomato plant is a happy tomato plant! Make your efforts to keep your tomatoes well-watered go further with this method for deep watering tomato plants.
