The Baader Meinhof Phenomenon explains that our brains won’t process information until we give it the “OK” to start seeing things. This is exactly what foraging has been like for me here in Tennessee! Come learn how!
Read MoreThis log is where you’ll find everything I’ve foraged for here in Tennessee. Everything from mushrooms (like chanterelles, milk cap and lions mane, persimmons and even pawpaws!
Read MoreLearn these basic safety measures when mushroom hunting. It’s important to know these tips to keep you safe, and to help you have a successful hunt.
Read MoreSteam canning pickles (otherwise known as steam bath canning) is the key to keeping your pickles from getting mushy. We all want a pickle that’s crunchy, briny and hits all those notes in your mouth, and this recipe is the key to getting the perfect pickles.
Read MoreLearn how to carve a whistle out of wood! This easy DIY project is simple enough to do with your kids and start passing along your love of woodworking to the next generation. Read on to learn how to carve a wooden whistle.
Read MoreLearn how to properly sharpen a hook knife, including a step-by-step video tutorial, supplies needed, and tips on how to always keep your tools sharp.
Read MoreIf you’re fortunate enough to find an old axe head laying around, don’t throw it out! Axe restoration is very simple and inexpensive, and they don’t make tools like they used to! So hang on to that axe head and restore it with this simple axe restoration tutorial.
Read MoreOne of the easiest ways to make tools more affordable is by bringing old tools back to life. A little TLC and a handmade handle on a $5 garage sale axe head can yield a valuable axe that will last for years to come.
Read MoreLearn how to use a handsaw the correct way. In this post, I’ll teach you the proper body and hand positions to let the tool do the work and you get a perfect cut every time.
Read MoreLearn just how easy it is to press your own apples and make your own homemade apple cider vinegar from just a few simple ingredients.
Read MoreLearn to make delicious farm-to-table recipes like this homemade Thai Curry using the vegetables you have on hand for a complete meal in 20 minutes.
Read MoreI'm constantly on the lookout for ways to make the work I have to do a little easier, more comfortable, or more fun. 8 years into farming, I’ve finally narrowed down my top 15 must-have tools to hack your homestead. Check them out now!
Read MoreIf there’s one thing my Great-Grandma Myrtle knew how to do it was to feed a hungry family on a budget, and this buttermilk fried chicken is proof that frugal food can taste amazing!
Read MoreAll of us have heard about composting. It SOUNDS like a great way to have a lower carbon footprint, to keep your scraps and your kitchen waste out of the landfill... but it’s intimidating. Learn this easy method of backyard composting that gives you finished compost in just 18 days!
Read MoreA hugelkultur garden bed will help you to stop over-watering your garden! When planting a garden, it’s very easy to think our plants need more water than they actually do. But how much water is too much and how much water is too little?
Read MoreMost all gardeners face problems from time to time, whether it’s pests, poor soil, or inadequate watering practices, I’m discussing the top three common garden problems and how to fix them naturally.
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