As we select fruit trees for our homestead orchard, I’m considering how we will actually use the fruit we grow. With apples, for instance, one of the primary ways we preserve and enjoy apples is making hard apple cider. So, as I research apple varieties that will do well in our zone 4 climate, I’m […]
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Root cellaring is one of my favorite methods of food storage, so much so that we built a homestead root cellar on our Missouri homestead (and even wrote this eBook with instructions to teach you how to build one!). When we moved to Vermont and started to build our new off grid homestead and house, […]
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The black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) is a fantastic source of food and medicine. Unfortunately, too many people let these nuts go unused, frustrated by the mess they cause in their yard rather than appreciating all of the many uses for black walnuts. Although Central Vermont is not within the native range of black walnut […]
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I don’t like being dependent on products shipped from the far corners of the planet, especially when local ingredients can get the job done. Many common garden plants weren’t just food, they were medicine. I think it’s time to rediscover these old ways. In this article, I’m diving into horseradish medicinal benefits. I’ve noticed a… […]
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Living a homesteading lifestyle, the rhythm of my year is an extension of the seasonal changes and activities of the homestead. Planting in spring, tending in summer, harvesting in fall, resting in winter. But while the agrarian calendar is rather firmly integrated into my life, I still rely on a homestead to do list to […]
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Upset stomach, indigestion, diarrhea and other stomach problems can make you miserable. These home remedies for upset stomach help soothe stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting. Keep these items on hand, and you’ll be set to treat an assortment of ailments. Before we dive in, this article is mainly focused on indigestion. vomiting, or diarrhea. You… […]
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Like many gardeners, when Autumn comes around I obsessively check my weather app for signs of frost or a hard freeze. I put a lot of work into growing a late summer and fall garden, and know that my future harvest depends on protecting plants from frost. Luckily, it’s easy to protect plants from frost […]
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I was talking with a friend about statin use, which now makes drug companies about $19 billion a year globally. Pretty amazing for substances that weren’t even on the market until the late 1980s. Given that I am not a fan of Big Pharma, I put together this list of 15 ways to reduce cholesterol… […]
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Root cellaring is one of my favorite methods of food preservation. Once you have a root cellar, and have learned more about ideal conditions for root cellaring, the next step is to grow or source fruits and vegetables that will store well in a root cellar. In this extensive guide, I share some of the […]
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Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) is a hardy perennial plant known for its pungent roots. It also helps deter pests, and has a long history of medicinal use. I’ll share how to grow horseradish, from planting to harvest, including tips for small gardens. Easy to grow and maintain, horseradish thrives in most climates. We got a start… […]
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I didn’t plan to write this article, but after the great results I had, I decided to share how I healed my cracked heels. Then we’ll go over other options, plus tips for preventing cracked heels. I never had problems with dry skin on my feet, even though I go barefoot regularly. Then, like so… […]
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We’ll share how to make basic sauce, horseradish cream sauce and horseradish cocktail sauce with fresh horseradish root and common pantry ingredients. The post Easy Horseradish Sauce Recipe with Fresh Horseradish Root appeared first on Common Sense Home. source
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Ground beef jerky is easy to make and less expensive than store-bought jerky. You can make it with a dehydrator or dry it in the oven. Use your choice of ground meat – lean beef or venison – whichever you have available. My jerky gun came with seasoning and cure packets. Unfortunately, these were full of… […]