It’s the emergency situation no one wants to think about: A long-term power outage lasting two or more weeks. The thought of losing lights, refrigeration, heat, washing machines, and hot […]
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Winter Garden Planning: The Secret to Success
“The most efficient and effective way to guarantee summer success is through planning your garden during the winter.” We are heading into the coldest, bleakest months of the year, but […]
Do You Know Where Your Food Comes From?
It’s an exercise which far too many people are finding themselves doing. Open the refrigerator, take out the bag of veggies or tray of meat, and check whether the contents […]
Basic Pickles Recipes: Summertime Is Pickling Time
Discover the joys of making homemade pickles in the summer with fresh garden vegetables! Your family will love these basic pickles recipes! by Dori Fritzinger. Lehman’s Hardware Summertime brings us the […]
Benefits Of Apple Cider Vinegar Made at Home
For little effort you get one of the most beneficial pantry staples, apple cider vinegar! Learn all about the health benefits of apple cider vinegar and the various ways you can use it! By […]
4 Ways To Preserve Food Like A Farmer
As a vegetable farmer, all season long I’m confronted with too much abundance — it’s absolutely overwhelming. In winter, though, it can feel like the opposite if I don’t prepare […]
3 Reasons You Should Can Tomato Juice
A few nights ago, we canned our own tomato juice. We found out that it is very efficient and easy! Discover the three reasons why you should can tomato juice every […]
25 Uses for Flour Sack Towels on the Farm
Flour sack towels are inexpensive and & versatile! Here are 25 uses for flour sack towels on the homestead that go far beyond the kitchen. One of the cornerstones of […]
Lessons Learned From My First Sauerkraut Ferment
Taking the great leap into home fermentation, such as making sauerkraut, can be an intimidating proposition. The prospect of throwing a bunch of vegetables into a container for weeks on […]
10 Essential Self-Sufficiency Skills For Kids
There are many skills children can learn and practice wherever they are! Here are 10 essential self-sufficiency skills for kids to learn. Growing up, I thought I was quite the […]