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Continue reading →: Seed Starting in January 2026: What to Plant Now (And What to Wait On) for the BEST GardenNot sure what seeds can be started in January? This practical guide breaks down which crops benefit from early indoor sowing, which ones should wait, and how to plan your garden with confidence.
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Continue reading →: Easy Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce (Shelf-Stable + 3 Flavor Variations)Homemade salted caramel sauce that’s rich, smooth, and shelf-stable. Easy recipe with vanilla bean, brown butter, and bourbon variations—perfect for gifting and desserts.
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Continue reading →: The Ultimate Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls (Ready in 12 Hours, Worth Every Minute)Soft, gooey sourdough cinnamon rolls with a slow overnight rise, warm cinnamon filling, and a caramel cream cheese drizzle. The ultimate make-ahead treat!
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Continue reading →: A Holiday Gift Guide for Your #1 Gardener or HomesteaderI have been growing something or another for the last 15 years. Starting in a small apartment and now growing mushrooms, herbs, and more recently growing most of my family’s produce AND preserving it. I have been incredibly fortunate in my life to have such supportive family and friends who…
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Continue reading →: Growing Mushrooms on a Homestead: Save More Money with Advanced 3 Step GuideIn my last post, Growing Mushrooms on a Homestead: Perfect for Beginners and Intermediate- 3 Ingredient Guide, we talked about how to grow from a pre-purchased grow kit and how to use grain spawn with pasteurized substrate. This is where I started, but the combination of wanting to learn, purchase…
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Continue reading →: Growing Mushrooms on a Homestead: Perfect for Beginners and Intermediate- 3 Ingredient GuideI am very lucky that my husband knows me better than I know myself. Two anniversaries ago David got me a mushroom grow kit since he knew how much I was falling in love with gardening. At the time I was too preoccupied with growing seedlings to truly appreciate the…
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Continue reading →: You Can Master Salsa Verde: Tomatillos or Green TomatoesChips and salsa are a great Tex-Mex side dish for most occasions. Salsa verde utilizes fresh tomatillos or green tomatoes from the garden to bring a bright fresh flavor while various types of peppers can be adjusted to your preferred spiciness level. Can your harvest to enjoy it later in…
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Continue reading →: Slow Cooker Red Chili Pork: Mexican Carnitas Made EasyThis red chili pork recipe features tender pork cooked in a spicy, flavorful sauce made with dried chilies, garlic, and aromatic spices. The heat is balanced with sweetness and savory depth, making it perfect for tacos, burritos, rice, quesadillas, or salads. A bold and versatile addition to any Mexican-inspired dish!
Hello,
I’m Allison
I’m a city girl with country roots. My grandparents farmed and now I want to connect to them and by homesteading in the suburbs. I wanted to start this blog to help connect to other homesteaders out there, share recipes, homesteading tips, my garden journey, and things I use around my house to make life a little bit easier.
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