This post walks through how I grew my first kombucha SCOBY from store-bought kombucha, no starter culture needed. Kefir was my gateway ferment. Sourdough came soon after, and for a long time those two were the whole of my fermentation…
Before visiting a few local demonstration gardens this summer, I hadn’t realized how much inspiration could be found just a few miles from home. From our local arboretum to the Master Gardener pollinator and rain gardens at the county fairgrounds,…
My Experience Harvesting, Drying, & Brewing Linden Tea Discovering Linden Tea As I’ve continued to learn about plants in general, I’ve wanted to dive deeper into what plants I have on my property and what I can use them for.…
Over the past few years, my love of gardening has gradually blossomed into an appreciation for the pollinators that make our gardens possible. For a long time, I dreamed of creating a Minnesota pollinator garden that would provide food, shelter,…
Take our amigurumi ghost pattern to create this super easy and adorable ghost plush for the perfect addition to your fall decorations! Spooky season is right around the corner, meaning it’s the perfect time to pick up some cozy crafts…
If you’ve been following along with our other posts, you know that breakfast is one of our favorite meals in our house. You can make your breakfast sweet or savory, tart or creamy, or even a something in the middle!…
Keep your breath fresh with an all-natural cinnamon clove mouthwash that will keep your breath fresh without making you feel like your mouth is on fire. Mouthwash is an important piece of mouth care. Brushing and flossing do most of…
Learn how to make your own fresh-squeezed homemade lemonade that will quench your thirst on any hot summer day. Lemonade is one of our favorite ways to cool down on a summer day, especially in the middle of summer when…
Add this homemade soda bread recipe to your collection for whenever you need a simple, quick, and easy bread option Bread is one of the most common staples of almost any dish you can think of. It would be easier…
Learn how to make a homemade granola that works as a perfect topper to yogurt or oatmeal or by itself as a muesli cereal! With so many different options for granola at the grocery store, it can be hard to…