Wild Dandelion Hand Butter for Hardworking Hands
Making your own hand cream is one of the easiest steps into a more self-sufficient life. I started making my own products for my skin in my
Dandelion Honey Gummies & Easy Foraged Herbal Gummy Recipes
Simple, foraged, and actually worth making. There’s something satisfying about turning backyard “weeds” into something your family will grab like candy. These dandelion gummies are one of
Dandelion Season: Making Two Simple Infused Oils for Skincare and Food
Dandelions are a very easy place to start making your own oil stash! Because having a few simple infused oils on hand changes how you make everything
Wild Violet Syrup: A Little Bit of Spring Magic in a Jar
There’s a short window each spring when the ground wakes up and offers one of its most delicate gifts....wild violets. You’ll find them tucked low in the
Super Simple DIY Dishwasher Tabs (That Actually Work)
There’s something deeply satisfying about making your own cleaning staples, especially when they’re simple, effective, and free from all the extra fillers. These DIY dishwasher tabs are
Super Simple Small-Batch Sauerkraut (That Actually Gets Eaten)
This is the kind of recipe that easily becomes part of your routine. No fuss or no fancy tools... just cabbage, salt, and a bit of patience.
Preserving the Past: The Magic of Growing Heirloom Varieties
In our garden, we only grow organic, non-GMO heirloom varieties. If you’ve ever stepped into a garden like this, you can hear it buzzing with life, it
My Natural Cleaning Cupboard (and the Recipes I Use Most)
Spring cleaning is a seasonal ritual that I love! Every spring I open the windows, let the fresh air in, and do a proper deep clean of
Wildcrafted Natural Pine Cleaner Recipe
Every spring I have the same ritual. As soon as the air starts to soften and the windows finally open again, I make a fresh batch of
Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar Recipe
There’s something deeply satisfying about bottling a batch of homemade apple cider vinegar. Today I’m finally bottling the vinegar I made during the 2025 apple harvest. It’s
Harvest to Jar: A Canning Yield Guide (Printable PDF)
Every year it happens! You bring home a box of peaches. Or you pull ten pounds of carrots from the garden. And then the question hits: How
Easy DIY Soil pH Test Using Red Cabbage
Before planting season begins, it helps to understand one simple thing about your soil: pH. Soil pH affects how easily plants can absorb nutrients. Even if your
DIY Space Saving Mini Greenhouses
If you’re anything like me, seed-starting season begins with excitement… and ends with every sunny windowsill completely taken over. Let's get creative with our space for some
A Valentine’s High Tea Tradition (Simple, Sweet & Made to Share)
There’s something special about slowing down and setting a table just because it’s February. There’s something special about traditions. And this high tea on Valentines is one
Wildcrafted Pine Resin Salve Recipe
Walking mountain trails, you’ll often see golden resin pooled along a scar in the bark. That’s a trees band aid, its way of protecting and healing wounds.
