I say go for it! the pop of color alone is worth it. I would love to hear your opinion on their taste. Like I said - to me they are just a little more tart than your standard blueberry. However, they are

We have tons of these little guys on our property. I usually see them scurrying around my back porch. The kids just about go nuts when they see them and have even taken up naming them. I don't think they

great read! I enjoyed learning about the mint family. I am really inspired to go out and plant herb gardens out in my fruit tree orchard to deter some of the pests we have. We don't spray at our orchard

we have been harvesting our blueberries for 2 weeks now. we diversified our crop last year and planted a couple of pink lemonade blueberry plants. They add a fun pop of pink to the mix - but really don't

Don't let the Lye scare you. It is definitely not something to take lightly - but its not as scary as everyone makes it out to be. I have been making cold process soap for 3 years now. LOL I remember how

yes, an oven would be amazing - I bet the added Smokey flavor of a brick style oven would be amazing. The purples don't have a particularly unique flavor to me. nutritionally they are not much different

We are digging up our potatoes here in Virginia. we planted 4 varieties this year. Purple (not sure of the actual name), Kennebec, Russet and Reds. Next year - we will be just planting the Kennebec and

HI @cosmophobia - I have never experienced this personally. contrary to popular belief goats can be very picky and particular eaters. Also, there are quite a few foods that are toxic to goats so you really

Welcome! It is great to see a fellow soap maker on here too. I would love to see a soaping community grow on here too. :) do you make goats milk soaps or animal based soaps? I predominantly stick with

Hi @offbeatbroad! I have an a grain mill attachment that goes on my kitchen aid. You can use a food processor though as long as it is a good quality one. I got the Wheat Berries on Amazon. Below is the

Great story! Following to see more great stories like this one! I too am getting ready to start my indoor seeds. I plan on waiting till about the 16th through the 20th to start some of my seedlings of

Exactly! They work hard to produce my family and friends tasty eggs on a daily basis. So, they deserve some extra love and care for their efforts on our behalf. :)

Loved seeing all the entries and everyone's goals and aspirations for the coming year! This is challenge was awesome and I look forward to seeing how everyone progresses and grows through the new year.

We do sound a lot alike. I have been making soap now for just over 2 years. In addition to the soap I also make body butters, bath bombs, salves and beard oil. What is your favorite type of soap to make.

Thanks for the great resources! I have been considering cultivating mushrooms on our property so appreciated the suggested company.

I don't have electricity where my goats and chickens are. I would have to run an extension cord out to their pens. I had thought about it - but really would rather find alternative means than using power

LOL glad to be of assistance. I have never added the ACV to the honey and garlic before! I usually consume 1 to 3 TBSP of ACV a day though so I get plenty of that in my diet. I have got to where I love

That is awesome @sunscape. I just moved from the Syracuse, NY area. There was an Amish store I loved to go to in Maddison County. Troyer's was the name of it I think. We always loved to get ourselves a

Thanks for sharing! As I am transitioning to a vegan diet this will come in handy! Also, is that honey and garlic in the background? this is one of my favorite wintertime health aids. that and honey slices

I have a similar goal with going vegan. The last time I went vegan was on a bet with an employer and I did it cold turkey overnight. this time I am going to take a different approach and slowly phase meats