Spring, my goodness, she is a tease. In the south, she wakes up from her winter slumber with moody weather swings while releasing the fire ants from ...
Winter Homemaking: Pothos Vine Propagation
Propagating pothos vine and potting them in simple macramé pot hangers is a simple way to bring a pop of spring green into your home. My one regret ...
Mom’s Best: Garden Fresh Tomato Sauce
I write this post on the long evening of the summer solstice. We endured some time amongst the mosquitoes, enjoying the sunset and cleaning up cured ...
Zone 8a Spring Garden: 2022 Update
Follow along with our early spring garden journey as we establish our 1,000 square foot garden in Zone 8a! Early Spring in the Zone 8a ...
Zone 8a Garden: Growing Factors for 2022
A fresh new season is bursting into the gray, reminding us it is time for transplanting and sowing our 2022 Zone 8a garden. North Texas has one of the ...
Mom’s Best: Fermented Sauerkraut
Today, let’s make a small batch of homemade sauerkraut. Sauerkraut is fermented side or topping made from red or green cabbages and ample salt. It ...
Mom’s Best: Salted Caramel Coffee Creamer
Join me in trying Jill Winger’s recipe for Salted Caramel Coffee Creamer from her cookbook, The Prairie Homestead. It is three in the ...
Mom’s Best: Nutty Maple Granola
For a nutritious early morning treat, make this naturally sweetened nutty maple granola. This granola satiates with nut proteins and fats, while ...
How to Grow Onions in Zone 8a
If you are looking for how to grow onions, garden in Zone 8a and want a hands off vegetable, you're in the right spot. Spring is the time to grow ...
5 Best Every Day Cookbooks for Home Cooks
Bring these 5 every day cook books into your kitchen as an essential for home cooks of every level. Consequently, these five cookbooks act as a "get ...