By Melissa Norris | Gardening , Herbal Remedies , Natural Medicine Cabinet , Podcast
Plant these herbal flowers from seed now for next spring. I love being able to grow herbs, not only because they make food taste better, but because many are aesthetically pleasing to have in my garden. In addition, so many of these flowers have medicinal qualities that we can use to help build our natural […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Gardening , Podcast , Raising Your Own Food
For most of us the summer garden is winding down. If you’re like me, you may be reflecting on what went wrong, what went right, and thinking about what could be done differently. We typically go into planning and prepping mode for the garden near the end of summer into fall and then again near […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Natural Medicine Cabinet , Podcast
Anyone can harvest flowers, but when you’re wanting to use those herbal flowers for medicinal purposes, there are a few things you need to know. I love planting flowers that are not only visually beautiful but that I can use for medicinal purposes and the ones highlighted below are some of my favorites! Listen in […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Homestead-Life , Lifestyle , Podcast , Preparedness/Survival
How to prepare for emergencies and winter, because with winter approaching many people, including members of my private Facebook group for the Pioneering Today Academy, have asked recently what they should be doing to get prepared. This discussion also came up during my recent week long yearly family (extended family included) vacation. Our conversation was […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Food Preservation , Food Preservation - Canning
You need to know how to make mustard pickles because this is one of the BEST condiments we’ve ever had. This recipe came from my husband’s Great Grandma and I’ve updated it to make sure it follows safe canning but still has the amazing flavor from her original recipe. When my father-in-law found out I […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Food Preservation - Canning , Podcast
Canning problems and solutions for siphoning (aka liquid loss in home canned food). Do you follow your canning recipes down to the letter, but your jars still seem to lose liquid after processing? If so, you aren’t alone! Siphoning, or liquid loss after canning, is common among canning problems. Thankfully, there are steps you can […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Food Preservation , Podcast , Root Cellar
Learn how to cure onions for storage (I confess, preserving onions using the curing process and root cellar techniques is one of the easiest ways to store a large amount of food). This is part two of my series on how to manage your onion harvest. Check out the first video and post here on […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Food Preservation , Gardening , Podcast , Raising Your Own Food , Root Cellar , Vegetables
How to harvest onions, especially if you plan on storing them long term. I’ll cover the proper time to harvest and the proper steps that will ensure you’ll be able to store them long-term. This is another quick tip episode. If you have a question you’d like answered you can email me and put in […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Gardening , Podcast , Raising Your Own Food , Vegetables
Learn when to pick pole beans and all about growing my absolute favorite type of bean. Let’s take a look at why I recommend growing pole beans for your family, including the best methods to use as you grow them, which seeds to save, and how to know when to pick pole beans in your […]
Read MoreBy Heather Harris | DIY Recipes & Tutorials , Natural Medicine Cabinet , Recipes , Vintage
Slightly sweet, delicious, and perfect for pancakes, waffles, or over desserts, this homemade rosewater syrup is so easy to make! Did you know that many roses are edible? And, they make delicious treats, too! This used to be a common place in pioneer and cottage kitchens, but in the span of a century, has almost […]
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