Plant a garden full of edible and medicinal plants within a beautiful, non-toxic landscape. Learn how to grow the finest herbs, vegetable, fruits, flowers, and landscape plants organically.
Creating a hummingbird garden is salve for the soul. Learn how to attract hummingbirds using culinary and medicinal herbs. Using herbs to attract hummingbirds is medicine for your mind, body and soul. Herbs may be medicine for the body and…
No matter the size of your yard or garden, micro-farming techniques from The Suburban Micro-Farm book can offer productive and attractive solutions to maximize your efforts! Would you believe me if I told you that I have had just as many,…
Completely renovating an old home is nothing like you see on HGTV. A real-life version of Fixer Upper is full of hard work and hardship, with hopes of a sweet reward. In case this is your first time visiting my…
Reclaiming our homestead from years of neglect & terrible previous “fixes” makes for a harsh renovation reality check, but moments of great hope and joy. Folks, this ain’t no HGTV show. I depart for the theme of my standard homestead-y,…
Plant your shade garden to these woodland medicinals and you will be pulling double duty by growing medicine and supporting conservation efforts! It is easy to conjure up images of sunny herb gardens, spilling over with blooms, a riot of…
Homestead ownership seemed the impossible dream. Until it wasn’t. Our journey to owning our farm and taking charge of our dreams starts here. It seemed like it would never happen. And in so many ways, I have felt like a…
Planting medicinal trees and shrubs in your home landscape turns your yard into a holistic farm-macy! Here are ten wonderful medicinal to consider for your herbal medicine use! I have always been a plant person. I recently came across this…
Grass fed homemade butter is a remarkable treat made from spring cream. Butter loaded with nutrients and flavor, makes “churning” your own worth the effort! I must admit that this spring has been pretty good for the garden and pastures….
Take a step toward self sufficiency with your own medicinal herb garden! Growing herbs and medicinal plants is a sustainable practice to support the health and wellness of your family and garden. I’ve got a fever. Spring fever. And the…
A reflection on why we keep a family milk cow, suffering through hardships and heartbreaks, because the in the end it makes our farm and family whole. For all intents and purposes, we live a pretty amazing life. Out in…
I am an herbalist, farmer, cook, and forager. I get my hands dirty and am not afraid to do things the "hard way". Sharing my Nitty Gritty Life with you! Read More
Devon
