Book Update: Herbs

17 May 201916 May 2019

I've recently added 4 new books to my herbal library. These books will help me learn their uses and how to care for them. Herb-A-Day by James A Duke. A…

Garden Update: Irrigation

10 May 20199 May 2019

I finally finished the irrigation system for my raised beds last weekend. I've been working on this most of the weekends in April and May. Of course, improvement will probably…

Ginger Bug

3 May 20195 May 2019

I saw this great video on YouTube today. I'm just learning how to make my own fermented drinks lately. There are many recipes to be found. The one in this…

Lawn Find: Wild Onion

26 Apr 201925 Apr 2019

I found a new volunteer in my lawn: Wild onion. Nice! I'll be moving this new plant to my garden. There are quite a few in my front yard. I…

Product Review: Gamma Lids

19 Apr 2019

Gamma Lids "Gamma seal lids convert buckets into waterproof and airtight storage containers. They make it easier to get into your food storage than ordinary buckets. Don't break a fingernail getting into your food storage. Use a bucket opener or get a gamma seal lid, the plastic…

Camp Cookery: Butter Substitutes

19 Feb 2019

Camp Cookery: Butter Substitutes Today I'm looking at butter substitutes used in camp cooking. The two that I chose were: Butter Buds Sprinkles: it has no fat or cholesterol, 4…

New Book Finds: Camp Cooking

13 Feb 201912 Feb 2019

New Book Finds: Camp Cooking I recently picked up some new books to help me decide what food to bring hiking and camping that is quick and easy to make…

Hurricane Florence Preparedness

9 Sep 201816 Sep 2018

I found this useful article from the Organic Prepper about Hurricane Preparedness. Its talks about how to prepare, when you need to start, and how the track is forecast, etc.…

New Product: Wildcraft! Board Game

5 Aug 20185 Aug 2018

I just listed a new board game in stock at my partner site: Runkle Plays Games. The game is listed at this link: Wildcraft! An herbal adventure, cooperative game that explores…

Sauerkraut Experiment

14 Jul 201814 Jul 2018

I got a new Mortier Pilon 2L Fermentation Crock on clearance at Walmart. I wanted one when I saw it earlier at the store, so I grabbed it (full price…