Here you will find tips, ideas, and advice on living a DIY and practical self-reliance lifestyle. Whether you want to grow and preserve your own food, live a healthier life thanks to natural products and ingredients, embrace self-reliance by living off the grid, prepare your family for a power outage or other emergency, or simply want to “do it yourself” at home, then you’ve come to the right place! We want all of those things too, so let’s learn together.
Fermented Zucchini Pickles: Delicious and Good for Your Gut
Discover the delicious world of fermented zucchini. Learn how to transform this versatile vegetable into tangy and probiotic-rich creations. Dive into the world of fermentation and unlock a whole new way to enjoy zucchini!
Crunchy Delights: Dehydrating Zucchini Chips for a Healthy Family Snack
Transform surplus zucchini into a guilt-free snack with this crunchy and healthy dehydrated zucchini chips recipe. Quick and easy to make and perfect for kids and adults alike. Try it today.
Small Batch Zucchini Relish Recipe: A Delicious Way To Preserve the Season
Discover the tangy-sweet goodness of small batch zucchini relish with our easy-to-follow recipe. Elevate sandwiches, burgers, salads, and more with this versatile condiment. Perfect for gardeners and those who love homemade gifts. Try it today!
Watering Stations 101: An Easy Way to Enhance Pollinator Habitats
Learn how to create watering stations for pollinators in your yard or garden and provide essential hydration for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Help contribute to a healthier ecosystem right from your own backyard.
Easy DIY Night-time Glycerite for Peaceful Sleep
Discover the art of crafting a night-time glycerite with lemon balm, chamomile, and lavender to soothe your busy mind. Immerse yourself in the calming world of herbal alchemy and learn how to create your own natural sleep aid. Sweet dreams await!
How to Make Homemade Calendula Cream: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to create your own soothing and nourishing calendula cream at home with this comprehensive guide. Discover the step-by-step process, from infusing calendula petals into oil to blending it with skin-loving ingredients. Unlock the secrets of this natural remedy and pamper your skin with the goodness of calendula.
Crafting Yarrow Salve: Honoring the Medicinal Gift of Achillea millefolium
Discover the art of wildcrafting yarrow salve with our comprehensive guide. Immerse yourself in the world of plant medicine as we delve into identifying, harvesting, and creating this potent herbal remedy. Learn to harness the healing power of yarrow, honoring nature’s wisdom while crafting a nourishing salve for your herbal first aid kit.
How to Make Powerful Herbal Glycerites: Alcohol-Free Tincture Alternatives
Master the art of making herbal glycerites with our easy guide. Discover this alcohol-free tincture alternative using glycerin and herbs for potent, shelf-stable remedies. Perfect for enhancing your natural wellness routine.
Removing the Sting: How to Blanch Nettles for Safe Consumption
Learn how to safely prepare and enjoy the highly nutritious and versatile wild edible, nettles. This article offers step-by-step instructions for how to blanch nettles to remove their sting and highlights their many health benefits. Perfect for nature lovers and foragers looking to expand their culinary horizons.
Make Your Own Japanese Knotweed Tincture in 6 Easy Steps
Discover the incredible health benefits of Japanese knotweed tincture and learn how to make it at home with our step-by-step guide. From boosting your immune system to reducing inflammation, Japanese knotweed has numerous medicinal properties that make it a valuable addition to any wellness routine. Don’t miss out on this powerful plant extract – read our blog article now!
Propagating Elderberry in 10 Easy Steps
In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of propagating elderberry by cuttings, the tools you’ll need, the best times to take cuttings, and the step-by-step process for propagating elderberry by cuttings. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, propagating elderberry by cuttings is a simple and rewarding way to grow this wonderful plant.
World Water Day: 10 Ways You Can Protect Groundwater
Let’s celebrate World Water Day with a list of ten ways you can begin to protect groundwater at your home.
Making and Using Rose Syrup: A Delicious Botanical Surprise
Discover the sweet and fragrant world of rose syrup. Learn how to make your own rose syrup from scratch, and explore the many delicious ways you can use it to add a touch of elegance to your favorite desserts, drinks, and cocktails. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a budding home cook, this article is packed with useful tips and tricks for foraging your own roses and making and using rose syrup like a pro.
How to Make Pressed Flowers in 3 Easy Steps
In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the process of making pressed flowers in just three easy steps. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this project is perfect for anyone who wants to add a touch of nature to their home decor or craft projects. So grab your flower press and let’s get started!
Make Your Own Herbarium the Easy Way
Discover the power of preserving nature and learning with a herbarium of your own! Learn how to create and use a herbarium as an engaging, interactive learning tool for herbalists, or those aspiring to be herbalists.
