Articles: How-to

fermented hot sauce

8 Steps to Fermented Hot Sauce With Wild Greens

Hot sauce fans, this one’s for you! This easy recipe for fermented hot sauce with wild greens is sure to…

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drying prune plums

Drying Prune Plums (Plus Figs, Apricots, Peaches and Nectarines)

Learn the ropes on drying prune plums and other fruits! Whether you’re a pro at preserving or you’ve never tried…

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wood foraging

Wild Flavors to Fire Up Your Grill: Foraging for Wood and Aromatics

If you love grilling, you probably know that various woods add delicious smoky flavors to grilled meat, fish, and vegetables;…

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No-Till Arugula Start to Finish

Growing no-till arugula is a simple and environmentally-friendly way to grow your own food. These greens can be used on…

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grass-fed steak

How to Cook the Perfect, Tender Grass-Fed Steak

Summertime is here, which means it’s officially grilling season! Whip up a delicious grass-fed steak at your next BBQ to…

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vegetable tian

Summer Vegetable Tian: Simple and Elegant

The term tian simply refers to a dish of thinly sliced vegetables that have been cooked in fat of your…

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building your own greenhouse

9 Things to Consider When Building Your Own Greenhouse

Daydreaming of extending your growing season and building your own greenhouse? After considering the following factors and making a few…

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remedies for burns

Herbal Remedies for Burns, Bites, Stings, and Wounds

There are a number of herbs & herbal treatments that help reduce skin discomfort. Herbal formulas serve as remedies for…

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mulberries

Mull it Over: Mulberries, Memories, and Muffins

Mulberries have a special power of unlocking memories. Catching a whiff of a pie in the oven or taking that…

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pizza oven

How to Build An Outdoor Clay Wood-Fired Pizza Oven

Nothing can be compared to the taste of a fresh, hot slice of pizza that came straight out of a…

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fruit trees

How to Grow and Maintain Fruit Trees: General Fruit Tree Management

Thinking of growing fruit trees? While it’s no small undertaking, fruit trees are much more forgiving than annual crops once…

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Mulching 101: Why Mulch Matters

Mulch is essential to soil health because it acts as a barrier against water loss and heat, reduces weeds, improves…

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raw fermentation

Raw Fermentation: How to Make Apple Scraps Vinegar

The vinegar used in a dish can make or break the flavor altogether. With this simple raw fermentation recipe for…

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Weeding: Work Smarter, Not Harder

Weeds are the bane of every farmer and gardener’s existence. But before you go crusading against the weeds in your…

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9 Simple Steps to Sheet Mulching: Turn Barren Soil into Black Gold

To turn a barren lot into a permaculture paradise, you’ve got to start from the ground up — and sheet…

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Say Goodbye to Mowing! Turn Your Lawn Into a Meadow

Living sustainably and ecologically requires less work than you may think; in fact, it may involve less work than you’re…

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How to Create A Rodent-Free Planting Bed

Are rodents like mice and squirrels ruining the vegetables and crops you’ve worked hard to cultivate? Fear not! Expert gardener…

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ginger beer

A Recipe for Homemade Ginger Beer: The Old Fashioned Way

Ginger is a spice perfect for any time of year. Its fragrance can perk up everything from chai tea to…

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Basics of Cider Making: Cider Preparation

To make the best cider, you first need an understanding of the processes and the art & science behind them.…

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How to Build a Wood-Fired Oven at Home

Do you have a love affair with wood-fired pizza? Can’t resist a fresh from the oven loaf of bread? Are…

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berries

9 “Berry” Delightful Ways to Enjoy Berries!

Summer is a great time to enjoy sweet treats, and what’s sweeter than freshly picked berries? We’ve put together some…

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Bread Kvass

Homemade Kvass: Ancient Fermentation

Looking to add another recipe to your fermenting repertoire? Try your hand at Kvass. Bonus: it is the perfect entry-level…

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RedRaspberries

The Ins and Outs of Growing Raspberries: Bramble On

Fresh, ripe raspberries picked straight from the garden in the morning. What could be a better start to your day?…

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Say (Vegan) Cheese! Making Spicy Hard Cheese

For the next post in our vegan cheese series we’re trying our hand at spicy hard cheeses! While the base and…

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apples

Out of the Kitchen, Into the Garden: Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar isn’t just for the kitchen, it’s also extremely useful in creating amendments for your garden. Before you…

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