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Processing Herbs From Our Homestead For Winter Use
Processing Herbs For Winter Use Simple Herb Preservation Method This fall we harvested a whole mess of herbs from our herb gardens. We cut the plants down to about 2 inches from the ground so we could puMaking A Passive Food Dehydrator On My Radial Arm Saw
I made a passive food dehydrator using my radial arm saw. This will be used over the wood stove or in the sun to passively dehydrate food for long term preservation. I got a radial arm saw recently and immediately got the idea to make this project. We are processing a lot oGrowing Meat Chickens At Home And How To Save On Food Costs
We are growing our own meat birds this year and ended up with very large, healthy chickens at a reduced cost compared to grocery store meat. Here are some things we learned along the way. First of all, meat birds are going to grow fast. They are ready to harvest in 8 to 10How We Finish Processing And Canning Pure Maple Syrup
This is how we finish processing our pure maple syrup on the off grid homestead. We are processing maple syrup full blast these days while the sap is flowing like water from the trees. Melanie shows us how she does the final finishing boil and canning process. Chris, MelaniEarly Season Boiling Maple Sap Into Syrup And Its Flowing Heavily
It is early February and the maple sap is flowing heavily already. I have never tapped this early before but I am happy that I did. We are boiling maple sap into syrup today and I am running around collecting the sap by the gallons. I tapped the trees about two weeks ago alHealthy Eating Facts / Organics and Pesticides
Here is some important information about the foods that we eat every day that contain pesticides and plastics and their effect on our health. Some of the information posted here comes from a yahoo article. The average American is exposed to 10 to 13 dHow to raise chicks and ducklings on and off grid
Homesteading is becoming a more common practice these days due to the desire to live healthier and more self-sufficient lifestyles. Raising, or growing, one’s own food provides a sense of satisfaction, is more affordable and allows the homesteader to have full knowledge of what they aPage Navigation: 1 (All)