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How to Prepare For an Emergency In The Suburbs

Natural disasters, emergencies, and even outbreaks of viral infections can leave us in a situation where we can’t leave our home. That’s why it’s so important to .

Garden, Herbs, Homesteading

How to Grow and Harvest Sage

Sage is an easy-to-grow herb that is used commonly in hearty meat dishes and stews. Known for its musky smell and fuzzy, oblong leaves, sage can be grown in containers, flower beds or .

Garden, Herbs, Homesteading

How to Grow and Harvest Oregano

Oregano is one of the easiest herbs to learn how to grow and harvest. This herb is very distinct and used in many southern dishes; and by southern, I mean near the equator. Mexican .

Garden, Herbs, Homesteading

How to Grow and Harvest Rosemary

Are you a beginner gardener? Growing rosemary is one of the easiest herbs to grow, and luckily, it’s also one of the most popular. This hardy perennial will come back year after year as .

Home, Homesteading, Recipes

Irish Soda Bread

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. It’s time to get those dishes ready for a wonderful day of comfort food and dark beer! Traditional Irish soda bread is dense, easy to make .

Garden, Herbs, Homesteading

How to Grow and Harvest Basil

Basil is one of the most popular herbs around. As an annual, it must be re-planted every year. If you allow basil to go to seed, many times basil will seed itself and the planting will .