There are times when you need a little something to help boost your immunity but don’t want to make a full batch of infused herbs. In those cases, this single serving herbal cordial recipe is just what you need. There are several methods used to make herbal cordials. The first is to infuse herbs in …
Herbal cordials are a fantastic way to improve your health and have a nice grown up treat. This elderberry cordial uses the direct infused method which takes 6 – 8 weeks so give yourself plenty of time. Cordials have been used to administer medicinal herbs since ancient times and have sugar or honey added to …
Adorable baby bunnies and fluffy little chicks can sure be tempting. It may seem like a good idea to bring them home as the perfect present for an Easter basket. Here are 5 things to think about before giving a bunny as a gift. This is a Guest Post from Kathryn Robles of Farming My …
There’s nothing quite like a cut-out cookie for a wide range of dessert and gift giving needs. This chocolate sugar cookie recipe is perfect for the chocolate lover in your life. They make beautifully decorated cookies but also taste delightful plain. They ship well and tuck beautifully into gift baskets and lunch boxes. Make These …
Raising backyard chickens for beginners. We asked The Rootsy Community what they thought a beginner needs to know to be successful. We call it CSA, Community Supported Answers! The Rootsy Community is awesome! This month’s Community Supported Answer (CSA) is about backyard chickens. We know it can seem overwhelming when you are just getting started …
A yearly garden journal is one of the most effective tools any gardener can keep. Properly maintained a garden diary, keeps track of frost dates, harvests, weather patterns and more that are unique to each garden and help with planning and improvement year after year. A beginning gardener tends to experiment a lot as they …
Put a creative spin on reusable canvas grocery bags with this easy freezer paper stencil tutorial. Customize your bags however you would like, the sky’s the limit. I love crafting. However, between homeschooling and homesteading, I have very little time left to create. Enter freezer paper stencils. With it, you can create any word/shape/picture that …
One of the most satisfying ways to increase self-sufficiency is to practice home herbalism. This ancient art has the power to keep us healthy, find relief from many everyday ailments, and give us some control over health struggles. It may seem daunting but there are a few ways to get started and incorporate herbal healing …
Learn what all beginner beekeepers need to know before getting bees. How to set up the apiary, what beekeeping supplies are needed, and other beekeeping questions are answered in this beekeeping 101 guide. Keeping bees is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your garden and yet many people are intimidated by …
Make oatmeal breakfast cookies full of dried fruits, nuts, and whole grains for a filling grab and go breakfast. These are a simple to whip up cookie that is sweet enough to feel like a treat but with enough fiber and grainy goodness to keep the body and mind fueled for active mornings. Ingredients to …