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10 SMALL HOMESTEAD SKILLS: WHAT TO LEARN FOR A SMALL HOMESTEADSEE MORE ON GROWINGWILDROOTS.COM SUMMER VEGETABLE RECIPES: WAYS TO COOK GARDEN PRODUCE The summer season is full to overflowing with the very best produce. I frequently fall back on a good stir-fry or coconut curry. However, I really enjoy trying new and unique vegetable recipes that showcase the produce that seems never-ending. A SIMPLE HOW-TO GUIDE FOR TYING UP RASPBERRIES IN A HOME PATCH Step 3: Complete the wrap by crossing the twine over itself and under the wire. Step 4: All done! Move onto the next cane. Be intentional as you select which canes to tie—make those decisions based on your particular trellis. You will find that some canes can go on eitherside.
10 REAL BENEFITS OF KEEPING MUSCOVY DUCKS Being from a warmer tropical climates, these birds can handle upwards of high 30s for daytime temperatures as long as there is ample access to drinking water. This makes them extremely useful for cleaning up finished greenhouses and hoop gardens. 4. Muscovy ducks are greatforagers.
5 BENEFITS OF LIVING IN THE FOREST Here are five secondary benefits of living in the forest. 1. Foraging. I know that wild food foraging can apparently be done just about anywhere. I have heard ambitious tales of individuals cutting down their grocery bills by foraging in the middle of cities. For the more casual foragers, such as myself, a wooded backyard is a greatopportunity
EASY TIPS TO IMPROVE SOIL FOR POTTED PLANTSSEE MORE ON GROWINGWILDROOTS.COM 10 REASONS TO KEEP DUCKS ON THE HOMESTEAD 10 Reasons to Keep Ducks on the Homestead. 1. Pest control. Ducks have an insatiable appetite for bugs and grubs making them a great organic choice for pest control in the garden. They nose their bills through the top inch of soil (if it is loose enough) in hopes of finding anything that moves. 7 WAYS TO USE BLACKCURRANTS: RECIPES AND RESOURCES Ways to Use Blackcurrants. 1. Blackcurrant ice cream. Photo by The Blackcurrant Foundation. Here is a simple, four-ingredient recipe for no-churn blackcurrant ice cream. Heavy cream, Greek yogurt, and granulated sugar are the only additional ingredients that are requiredfor a tasty treat.
5 REASONS MUSCOVY DUCKS MAY NOT BE A GOOD CHOICE Cons of keeping Muscovy ducks. 1. They are not good for egg production. Compared to other laying duck breeds, Muscovies lay so few eggs they’re not even worth mentioning as a laying option. They lay a dismally low 100-180 eggs per year under ideal laying conditions (which includes proper lighting, facilities, routine, and happyducks).
- HELPING MAKE YOUR WHOLESOME LIVING AND HOMESTEAD JOURNEY Setting up an automatic chicken feeder or duck feeder is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to automate your coop. Some things to think about are: Size of feeder, location, size of poultry, size of flock, type of poultry, feed wastage from spill or birds, access for pests, and the refilling process. Let’s take a look at each of theseoptions.
10 SMALL HOMESTEAD SKILLS: WHAT TO LEARN FOR A SMALL HOMESTEAD Foraging. Foraging for stinging nettles. Wildcrafting, or foraging for food, is a popular activity. It can be a part part of your small homestead skills whether you live on SUMMER VEGETABLE RECIPES: WAYS TO COOK GARDEN PRODUCE The summer season is full to overflowing with the very best produce. I frequently fall back on a good stir-fry or coconut curry. However, I really enjoy trying new and unique vegetable recipes that showcase the produce that seems never-ending. A SIMPLE HOW-TO GUIDE FOR TYING UP RASPBERRIES IN A HOME PATCH Step 3: Complete the wrap by crossing the twine over itself and under the wire. Step 4: All done! Move onto the next cane. Be intentional as you select which canes to tie—make those decisions based on your particular trellis. You will find that some canes can go on eitherside.
10 REAL BENEFITS OF KEEPING MUSCOVY DUCKS Being from a warmer tropical climates, these birds can handle upwards of high 30s for daytime temperatures as long as there is ample access to drinking water. This makes them extremely useful for cleaning up finished greenhouses and hoop gardens. 4. Muscovy ducks are greatforagers.
5 BENEFITS OF LIVING IN THE FOREST Here are five secondary benefits of living in the forest. 1. Foraging. I know that wild food foraging can apparently be done just about anywhere. I have heard ambitious tales of individuals cutting down their grocery bills by foraging in the middle of cities. For the more casual foragers, such as myself, a wooded backyard is a greatopportunity
EASY TIPS TO IMPROVE SOIL FOR POTTED PLANTS Increase the pot size to allow more moisture to be accessible to your potted plant. The difference between a 2 Gallon (7.6L) pot and 7 gallon (25.5L) pot can be having to water half as often. Water plants in the early morning or at night to allow the water to soak into the soil. The moisture will be retained for longer periods before it gets 10 REASONS TO KEEP DUCKS ON THE HOMESTEAD 10 Reasons to Keep Ducks on the Homestead. 1. Pest control. Ducks have an insatiable appetite for bugs and grubs making them a great organic choice for pest control in the garden. They nose their bills through the top inch of soil (if it is loose enough) in hopes of finding anything that moves. 7 WAYS TO USE BLACKCURRANTS: RECIPES AND RESOURCES Ways to Use Blackcurrants. 1. Blackcurrant ice cream. Photo by The Blackcurrant Foundation. Here is a simple, four-ingredient recipe for no-churn blackcurrant ice cream. Heavy cream, Greek yogurt, and granulated sugar are the only additional ingredients that are requiredfor a tasty treat.
5 REASONS MUSCOVY DUCKS MAY NOT BE A GOOD CHOICE Cons of keeping Muscovy ducks. 1. They are not good for egg production. Compared to other laying duck breeds, Muscovies lay so few eggs they’re not even worth mentioning as a laying option. They lay a dismally low 100-180 eggs per year under ideal laying conditions (which includes proper lighting, facilities, routine, and happyducks).
ABOUT GROWING WILD ROOTS AND WRITER/OWNER KRIS M. About Growing Wild Roots. This blog is a place to share about our adventures here on the homestead. Our small acreage produces an over-abundance of bounty. We have raised beef, ducks, chickens, dairy, sheep, and honey, along with virtually all the fruit/vegetables that we eat throughout the year. My husband teaches, conducts farmexperiments
SUMMER VEGETABLE RECIPES: WAYS TO COOK GARDEN PRODUCE The summer season is full to overflowing with the very best produce. I frequently fall back on a good stir-fry or coconut curry. However, I really enjoy trying new and unique vegetable recipes that showcase the produce that seems never-ending. EASY TIPS TO IMPROVE SOIL FOR POTTED PLANTS Increase the pot size to allow more moisture to be accessible to your potted plant. The difference between a 2 Gallon (7.6L) pot and 7 gallon (25.5L) pot can be having to water half as often. Water plants in the early morning or at night to allow the water to soak into the soil. The moisture will be retained for longer periods before it gets HOMESTEADING ARCHIVES If you’re a beginner to homesteading, trying to get started can feel overwhelming and intimidating. Even if you’ve been learning small homestead skills a while, knowing where to focus is difficult, and growing both knowledge and access can feel out of reach. CHEAP AND EASY ZERO-WASTE DENTAL HYGIENE ROUTINE A (Cheap and Easy) Zero-Waste Dental Hygiene Routine. Not that long ago I was using brand-name toothpaste, plastic toothbrushes, and teflon dental floss. There was nothing about my tooth care that paid tribute to a natural lifestyle. The thought of moving toward zero-waste dental hygiene was daunting, but I knew it was one areathat needed some
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Toothpaste. For a long time it remained one of the stubborn hold-on products that I was buying for our bathroom routine. I thought homemade toothpaste was intimidating, and I always had a reason not to make the switch: I got “free” samples at the dentist, DIY: HOMEMADE TOOTHPASTE RECIPE Instructions: Measure out the coconut oil and put it into a quarter pint mason jar, or other metal/glass container of similar size. If the oil is too firm to easily mix then I pop it in the toaster oven for a few minutes until it’s melted. Crush the calcium tablet. If you haveon
REASONS TO CHOOSE FERMENTING FOR FOOD PRESERVATION Let’s put this reason front and centre. Nutrition is one of the main reasons to choose fermenting. Heat and cooking can often degrade nutrients in foods. Canning requires a certain degree of heat—especially high temperatures are needed for pressure canning vegetables. In contrast, fermenting preserves nutrients, and can evenenhance them.
5 REASONS TO CHOOSE CANNING FOR FOOD PRESERVATION The simplicity of storing your mason jars of food is another one of the reasons to choose canning. Ideally, you will have a cool, dry, dark space in which to stash your canning. As glass jars are, obviously, prone to breakage you will want to make sure your shelves are strong and stable. Freezing is the most high-need when it comes tostorage
KOMBUCHA MAKING GUIDE FOR LAZY BEGINNERS: MAKE FERMENTED Step 1: Put 5 tea bags and 1 1/3 – 2 cups of sugar in your glass jar. Add a kettle full of boiled water and stir. Allow to steep for a minimum of five minutes. Sometimes I leave mine until it has cooled to room temperature. A quick note on tea: For regular ol’ kombucha youwill use black tea.
- HELPING MAKE YOUR WHOLESOME LIVING AND HOMESTEAD JOURNEY Setting up an automatic chicken feeder or duck feeder is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to automate your coop. Some things to think about are: Size of feeder, location, size of poultry, size of flock, type of poultry, feed wastage from spill or birds, access for pests, and the refilling process. Let’s take a look at each of theseoptions.
10 SMALL HOMESTEAD SKILLS: WHAT TO LEARN FOR A SMALL HOMESTEADSEE MORE ON GROWINGWILDROOTS.COM SUMMER VEGETABLE RECIPES: WAYS TO COOK GARDEN PRODUCE The summer season is full to overflowing with the very best produce. I frequently fall back on a good stir-fry or coconut curry. However, I really enjoy trying new and unique vegetable recipes that showcase the produce that seems never-ending. A SIMPLE HOW-TO GUIDE FOR TYING UP RASPBERRIES IN A HOME PATCH Step 3: Complete the wrap by crossing the twine over itself and under the wire. Step 4: All done! Move onto the next cane. Be intentional as you select which canes to tie—make those decisions based on your particular trellis. You will find that some canes can go on eitherside.
10 REAL BENEFITS OF KEEPING MUSCOVY DUCKS Being from a warmer tropical climates, these birds can handle upwards of high 30s for daytime temperatures as long as there is ample access to drinking water. This makes them extremely useful for cleaning up finished greenhouses and hoop gardens. 4. Muscovy ducks are greatforagers.
5 BENEFITS OF LIVING IN THE FOREST Here are five secondary benefits of living in the forest. 1. Foraging. I know that wild food foraging can apparently be done just about anywhere. I have heard ambitious tales of individuals cutting down their grocery bills by foraging in the middle of cities. For the more casual foragers, such as myself, a wooded backyard is a greatopportunity
EASY TIPS TO IMPROVE SOIL FOR POTTED PLANTSSEE MORE ON GROWINGWILDROOTS.COM 10 REASONS TO KEEP DUCKS ON THE HOMESTEAD 10 Reasons to Keep Ducks on the Homestead. 1. Pest control. Ducks have an insatiable appetite for bugs and grubs making them a great organic choice for pest control in the garden. They nose their bills through the top inch of soil (if it is loose enough) in hopes of finding anything that moves. 7 WAYS TO USE BLACKCURRANTS: RECIPES AND RESOURCES Ways to Use Blackcurrants. 1. Blackcurrant ice cream. Photo by The Blackcurrant Foundation. Here is a simple, four-ingredient recipe for no-churn blackcurrant ice cream. Heavy cream, Greek yogurt, and granulated sugar are the only additional ingredients that are requiredfor a tasty treat.
5 REASONS MUSCOVY DUCKS MAY NOT BE A GOOD CHOICE Cons of keeping Muscovy ducks. 1. They are not good for egg production. Compared to other laying duck breeds, Muscovies lay so few eggs they’re not even worth mentioning as a laying option. They lay a dismally low 100-180 eggs per year under ideal laying conditions (which includes proper lighting, facilities, routine, and happyducks).
- HELPING MAKE YOUR WHOLESOME LIVING AND HOMESTEAD JOURNEY Setting up an automatic chicken feeder or duck feeder is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to automate your coop. Some things to think about are: Size of feeder, location, size of poultry, size of flock, type of poultry, feed wastage from spill or birds, access for pests, and the refilling process. Let’s take a look at each of theseoptions.
10 SMALL HOMESTEAD SKILLS: WHAT TO LEARN FOR A SMALL HOMESTEADSEE MORE ON GROWINGWILDROOTS.COM SUMMER VEGETABLE RECIPES: WAYS TO COOK GARDEN PRODUCE The summer season is full to overflowing with the very best produce. I frequently fall back on a good stir-fry or coconut curry. However, I really enjoy trying new and unique vegetable recipes that showcase the produce that seems never-ending. A SIMPLE HOW-TO GUIDE FOR TYING UP RASPBERRIES IN A HOME PATCH Step 3: Complete the wrap by crossing the twine over itself and under the wire. Step 4: All done! Move onto the next cane. Be intentional as you select which canes to tie—make those decisions based on your particular trellis. You will find that some canes can go on eitherside.
10 REAL BENEFITS OF KEEPING MUSCOVY DUCKS Being from a warmer tropical climates, these birds can handle upwards of high 30s for daytime temperatures as long as there is ample access to drinking water. This makes them extremely useful for cleaning up finished greenhouses and hoop gardens. 4. Muscovy ducks are greatforagers.
5 BENEFITS OF LIVING IN THE FOREST Here are five secondary benefits of living in the forest. 1. Foraging. I know that wild food foraging can apparently be done just about anywhere. I have heard ambitious tales of individuals cutting down their grocery bills by foraging in the middle of cities. For the more casual foragers, such as myself, a wooded backyard is a greatopportunity
EASY TIPS TO IMPROVE SOIL FOR POTTED PLANTSSEE MORE ON GROWINGWILDROOTS.COM 10 REASONS TO KEEP DUCKS ON THE HOMESTEAD 10 Reasons to Keep Ducks on the Homestead. 1. Pest control. Ducks have an insatiable appetite for bugs and grubs making them a great organic choice for pest control in the garden. They nose their bills through the top inch of soil (if it is loose enough) in hopes of finding anything that moves. 7 WAYS TO USE BLACKCURRANTS: RECIPES AND RESOURCES Ways to Use Blackcurrants. 1. Blackcurrant ice cream. Photo by The Blackcurrant Foundation. Here is a simple, four-ingredient recipe for no-churn blackcurrant ice cream. Heavy cream, Greek yogurt, and granulated sugar are the only additional ingredients that are requiredfor a tasty treat.
5 REASONS MUSCOVY DUCKS MAY NOT BE A GOOD CHOICE Cons of keeping Muscovy ducks. 1. They are not good for egg production. Compared to other laying duck breeds, Muscovies lay so few eggs they’re not even worth mentioning as a laying option. They lay a dismally low 100-180 eggs per year under ideal laying conditions (which includes proper lighting, facilities, routine, and happyducks).
ABOUT GROWING WILD ROOTS AND WRITER/OWNER KRIS M. About Growing Wild Roots. This blog is a place to share about our adventures here on the homestead. Our small acreage produces an over-abundance of bounty. We have raised beef, ducks, chickens, dairy, sheep, and honey, along with virtually all the fruit/vegetables that we eat throughout the year. My husband teaches, conducts farmexperiments
SUMMER VEGETABLE RECIPES: WAYS TO COOK GARDEN PRODUCE The summer season is full to overflowing with the very best produce. I frequently fall back on a good stir-fry or coconut curry. However, I really enjoy trying new and unique vegetable recipes that showcase the produce that seems never-ending. EASY TIPS TO IMPROVE SOIL FOR POTTED PLANTS Increase the pot size to allow more moisture to be accessible to your potted plant. The difference between a 2 Gallon (7.6L) pot and 7 gallon (25.5L) pot can be having to water half as often. Water plants in the early morning or at night to allow the water to soak into the soil. The moisture will be retained for longer periods before it gets HOMESTEADING ARCHIVES If you’re a beginner to homesteading, trying to get started can feel overwhelming and intimidating. Even if you’ve been learning small homestead skills a while, knowing where to focus is difficult, and growing both knowledge and access can feel out of reach. CHEAP AND EASY ZERO-WASTE DENTAL HYGIENE ROUTINE A (Cheap and Easy) Zero-Waste Dental Hygiene Routine. Not that long ago I was using brand-name toothpaste, plastic toothbrushes, and teflon dental floss. There was nothing about my tooth care that paid tribute to a natural lifestyle. The thought of moving toward zero-waste dental hygiene was daunting, but I knew it was one areathat needed some
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Toothpaste. For a long time it remained one of the stubborn hold-on products that I was buying for our bathroom routine. I thought homemade toothpaste was intimidating, and I always had a reason not to make the switch: I got “free” samples at the dentist, DIY: HOMEMADE TOOTHPASTE RECIPE Instructions: Measure out the coconut oil and put it into a quarter pint mason jar, or other metal/glass container of similar size. If the oil is too firm to easily mix then I pop it in the toaster oven for a few minutes until it’s melted. Crush the calcium tablet. If you haveon
REASONS TO CHOOSE FERMENTING FOR FOOD PRESERVATION Let’s put this reason front and centre. Nutrition is one of the main reasons to choose fermenting. Heat and cooking can often degrade nutrients in foods. Canning requires a certain degree of heat—especially high temperatures are needed for pressure canning vegetables. In contrast, fermenting preserves nutrients, and can evenenhance them.
5 REASONS TO CHOOSE CANNING FOR FOOD PRESERVATION The simplicity of storing your mason jars of food is another one of the reasons to choose canning. Ideally, you will have a cool, dry, dark space in which to stash your canning. As glass jars are, obviously, prone to breakage you will want to make sure your shelves are strong and stable. Freezing is the most high-need when it comes tostorage
KOMBUCHA MAKING GUIDE FOR LAZY BEGINNERS: MAKE FERMENTED Step 1: Put 5 tea bags and 1 1/3 – 2 cups of sugar in your glass jar. Add a kettle full of boiled water and stir. Allow to steep for a minimum of five minutes. Sometimes I leave mine until it has cooled to room temperature. A quick note on tea: For regular ol’ kombucha youwill use black tea.
- HELPING MAKE YOUR WHOLESOME LIVING AND HOMESTEAD JOURNEY Setting up an automatic chicken feeder or duck feeder is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to automate your coop. Some things to think about are: Size of feeder, location, size of poultry, size of flock, type of poultry, feed wastage from spill or birds, access for pests, and the refilling process. Let’s take a look at each of theseoptions.
10 SMALL HOMESTEAD SKILLS: WHAT TO LEARN FOR A SMALL HOMESTEADSEE MORE ON GROWINGWILDROOTS.COM A SIMPLE HOW-TO GUIDE FOR TYING UP RASPBERRIES IN A HOME PATCH Step 3: Complete the wrap by crossing the twine over itself and under the wire. Step 4: All done! Move onto the next cane. Be intentional as you select which canes to tie—make those decisions based on your particular trellis. You will find that some canes can go on eitherside.
10 REAL BENEFITS OF KEEPING MUSCOVY DUCKS Being from a warmer tropical climates, these birds can handle upwards of high 30s for daytime temperatures as long as there is ample access to drinking water. This makes them extremely useful for cleaning up finished greenhouses and hoop gardens. 4. Muscovy ducks are greatforagers.
5 BENEFITS OF LIVING IN THE FOREST Here are five secondary benefits of living in the forest. 1. Foraging. I know that wild food foraging can apparently be done just about anywhere. I have heard ambitious tales of individuals cutting down their grocery bills by foraging in the middle of cities. For the more casual foragers, such as myself, a wooded backyard is a greatopportunity
EASY TIPS TO IMPROVE SOIL FOR POTTED PLANTSSEE MORE ON GROWINGWILDROOTS.COM ESTABLISHING A GARDEN PLOT: BUILDING UP THE BEDS Establishing a Garden Plot: Building up the Beds. It can be overwhelming to start establishing a garden plot—it’s so tempting to throw some seeds in the ground and call it done. There is something to be said for a beautiful forest garden, however these require a lot of time, space, and strategy. I also personally like the option of 10 REASONS TO KEEP DUCKS ON THE HOMESTEAD 10 Reasons to Keep Ducks on the Homestead. 1. Pest control. Ducks have an insatiable appetite for bugs and grubs making them a great organic choice for pest control in the garden. They nose their bills through the top inch of soil (if it is loose enough) in hopes of finding anything that moves. KOMBUCHA MAKING GUIDE FOR LAZY BEGINNERS: MAKE FERMENTED Step 1: Put 5 tea bags and 1 1/3 – 2 cups of sugar in your glass jar. Add a kettle full of boiled water and stir. Allow to steep for a minimum of five minutes. Sometimes I leave mine until it has cooled to room temperature. A quick note on tea: For regular ol’ kombucha youwill use black tea.
5 REASONS MUSCOVY DUCKS MAY NOT BE A GOOD CHOICE Cons of keeping Muscovy ducks. 1. They are not good for egg production. Compared to other laying duck breeds, Muscovies lay so few eggs they’re not even worth mentioning as a laying option. They lay a dismally low 100-180 eggs per year under ideal laying conditions (which includes proper lighting, facilities, routine, and happyducks).
- HELPING MAKE YOUR WHOLESOME LIVING AND HOMESTEAD JOURNEY Setting up an automatic chicken feeder or duck feeder is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to automate your coop. Some things to think about are: Size of feeder, location, size of poultry, size of flock, type of poultry, feed wastage from spill or birds, access for pests, and the refilling process. Let’s take a look at each of theseoptions.
10 SMALL HOMESTEAD SKILLS: WHAT TO LEARN FOR A SMALL HOMESTEADSEE MORE ON GROWINGWILDROOTS.COM A SIMPLE HOW-TO GUIDE FOR TYING UP RASPBERRIES IN A HOME PATCH Step 3: Complete the wrap by crossing the twine over itself and under the wire. Step 4: All done! Move onto the next cane. Be intentional as you select which canes to tie—make those decisions based on your particular trellis. You will find that some canes can go on eitherside.
10 REAL BENEFITS OF KEEPING MUSCOVY DUCKS Being from a warmer tropical climates, these birds can handle upwards of high 30s for daytime temperatures as long as there is ample access to drinking water. This makes them extremely useful for cleaning up finished greenhouses and hoop gardens. 4. Muscovy ducks are greatforagers.
5 BENEFITS OF LIVING IN THE FOREST Here are five secondary benefits of living in the forest. 1. Foraging. I know that wild food foraging can apparently be done just about anywhere. I have heard ambitious tales of individuals cutting down their grocery bills by foraging in the middle of cities. For the more casual foragers, such as myself, a wooded backyard is a greatopportunity
EASY TIPS TO IMPROVE SOIL FOR POTTED PLANTSSEE MORE ON GROWINGWILDROOTS.COM ESTABLISHING A GARDEN PLOT: BUILDING UP THE BEDS Establishing a Garden Plot: Building up the Beds. It can be overwhelming to start establishing a garden plot—it’s so tempting to throw some seeds in the ground and call it done. There is something to be said for a beautiful forest garden, however these require a lot of time, space, and strategy. I also personally like the option of 10 REASONS TO KEEP DUCKS ON THE HOMESTEAD 10 Reasons to Keep Ducks on the Homestead. 1. Pest control. Ducks have an insatiable appetite for bugs and grubs making them a great organic choice for pest control in the garden. They nose their bills through the top inch of soil (if it is loose enough) in hopes of finding anything that moves. KOMBUCHA MAKING GUIDE FOR LAZY BEGINNERS: MAKE FERMENTED Step 1: Put 5 tea bags and 1 1/3 – 2 cups of sugar in your glass jar. Add a kettle full of boiled water and stir. Allow to steep for a minimum of five minutes. Sometimes I leave mine until it has cooled to room temperature. A quick note on tea: For regular ol’ kombucha youwill use black tea.
5 REASONS MUSCOVY DUCKS MAY NOT BE A GOOD CHOICE Cons of keeping Muscovy ducks. 1. They are not good for egg production. Compared to other laying duck breeds, Muscovies lay so few eggs they’re not even worth mentioning as a laying option. They lay a dismally low 100-180 eggs per year under ideal laying conditions (which includes proper lighting, facilities, routine, and happyducks).
ABOUT GROWING WILD ROOTS AND WRITER/OWNER KRIS M. About Growing Wild Roots. This blog is a place to share about our adventures here on the homestead. Our small acreage produces an over-abundance of bounty. We have raised beef, ducks, chickens, dairy, sheep, and honey, along with virtually all the fruit/vegetables that we eat throughout the year. My husband teaches, conducts farmexperiments
LEARN GARDENING AND GROW YOUR OWN FOOD WITH GROWING WILD ROOTS Gardening is a powerful way to control health, sustainability, budget, and preparedness. Whether you’re new or seasoned, Growing Wild Roots offers insight into gardening basics, tips and tricks. ESTABLISHING A GARDEN PLOT: BUILDING UP THE BEDS It can be overwhelming to start establishing a garden plot—it’s so tempting to throw some seeds in the ground and call it done. There is something to be said for a beautiful forest garden, however these require a lot of time, space, and strategy. I also personally like the option of permanent raised beds, but you better be committed to your garden’s layout before putting in that sort of EASY TIPS TO IMPROVE SOIL FOR POTTED PLANTS Increase the pot size to allow more moisture to be accessible to your potted plant. The difference between a 2 Gallon (7.6L) pot and 7 gallon (25.5L) pot can be having to water half as often. Water plants in the early morning or at night to allow the water to soak into the soil. The moisture will be retained for longer periods before it gets- PAGE 2 OF 6
Toothpaste. For a long time it remained one of the stubborn hold-on products that I was buying for our bathroom routine. I thought homemade toothpaste was intimidating, and I always had a reason not to make the switch: I got “free” samples at the dentist, DIY: HOMEMADE TOOTHPASTE RECIPE Instructions: Measure out the coconut oil and put it into a quarter pint mason jar, or other metal/glass container of similar size. If the oil is too firm to easily mix then I pop it in the toaster oven for a few minutes until it’s melted. Crush the calcium tablet. If you haveon
KOMBUCHA MAKING GUIDE FOR LAZY BEGINNERS: MAKE FERMENTED Step 1: Put 5 tea bags and 1 1/3 – 2 cups of sugar in your glass jar. Add a kettle full of boiled water and stir. Allow to steep for a minimum of five minutes. Sometimes I leave mine until it has cooled to room temperature. A quick note on tea: For regular ol’ kombucha youwill use black tea.
5 HELPFUL BUTCHERING TIPS TO READ BEFORE GETTING STARTED Here he gives some helpful butchering tips that he discovered through this process. 1. Find the proper tools. Here is a picture of the tools I used on the first beef and sheep I butchered. They are not professional grade by any means, but they do the trick. Starting on the left is a steel for sharpening your knife blade throughout theprocess.
7 WAYS TO USE BLACKCURRANTS: RECIPES AND RESOURCES Ways to Use Blackcurrants. 1. Blackcurrant ice cream. Photo by The Blackcurrant Foundation. Here is a simple, four-ingredient recipe for no-churn blackcurrant ice cream. Heavy cream, Greek yogurt, and granulated sugar are the only additional ingredients that are requiredfor a tasty treat.
10 UNIQUE WINTER DATE IDEAS FOR A COUNTRY COUPLE Really. Anything. Go skating (or ice fishing. Or both) One more of my winter date ideas. I’m not sure that there is much that is more romantic than skating on a frozen river and holding mitten hands. An indoor arena is also a fun option if February is too warm to safely skim over the top of a pond. - HELPING MAKE YOUR WHOLESOME LIVING AND HOMESTEAD JOURNEY Setting up an automatic chicken feeder or duck feeder is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to automate your coop. Some things to think about are: Size of feeder, location, size of poultry, size of flock, type of poultry, feed wastage from spill or birds, access for pests, and the refilling process. Let’s take a look at each of theseoptions.
A SIMPLE HOW-TO GUIDE FOR TYING UP RASPBERRIES IN A HOME PATCH Step 3: Complete the wrap by crossing the twine over itself and under the wire. Step 4: All done! Move onto the next cane. Be intentional as you select which canes to tie—make those decisions based on your particular trellis. You will find that some canes can go on eitherside.
10 SMALL HOMESTEAD SKILLS: WHAT TO LEARN FOR A SMALL HOMESTEAD Foraging. Foraging for stinging nettles. Wildcrafting, or foraging for food, is a popular activity. It can be a part part of your small homestead skills whether you live on WHY USE CLOTH DIAPERS: IS REUSABLE REALLY BETTER THAN According to most available information, the cost to diaper a child in disposables from birth to potty training is about $2000.the cost to diaper a child in disposables from birth to potty training is 10 REAL BENEFITS OF KEEPING MUSCOVY DUCKS Being from a warmer tropical climates, these birds can handle upwards of high 30s for daytime temperatures as long as there is ample access to drinking water. This makes them extremely useful for cleaning up finished greenhouses and hoop gardens. 4. Muscovy ducks are greatforagers.
EASY TIPS TO IMPROVE SOIL FOR POTTED PLANTSSEE MORE ON GROWINGWILDROOTS.COMBEST WAY TO IMPROVE SOILHOW TO IMPROVE SOIL CLAYHOW TO IMPROVE SOIL CONDITIONSHOW TO IMPROVE SOIL HEALTHPLANTS TO IMPROVE SOILHOUSE PLANT SOIL 5 BENEFITS OF LIVING IN THE FOREST Here are five secondary benefits of living in the forest. 1. Foraging. I know that wild food foraging can apparently be done just about anywhere. I have heard ambitious tales of individuals cutting down their grocery bills by foraging in the middle of cities. For the more casual foragers, such as myself, a wooded backyard is a greatopportunity
CHEAP AND EASY ZERO-WASTE DENTAL HYGIENE ROUTINE A (Cheap and Easy) Zero-Waste Dental Hygiene Routine. Not that long ago I was using brand-name toothpaste, plastic toothbrushes, and teflon dental floss. There was nothing about my tooth care that paid tribute to a natural lifestyle. The thought of moving toward zero-waste dental hygiene was daunting, but I knew it was one areathat needed some
10 REASONS TO KEEP DUCKS ON THE HOMESTEAD 10 Reasons to Keep Ducks on the Homestead. 1. Pest control. Ducks have an insatiable appetite for bugs and grubs making them a great organic choice for pest control in the garden. They nose their bills through the top inch of soil (if it is loose enough) in hopes of finding anything that moves. CALM COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY IN A COVID-19 CRISIS A Plea for Calm, Compassionate Community in a COVID-19 Crisis. I know you’ve seen it too. Those pictures on social media of empty shelves, toilet paper for sale by the roll on the bst, and disparaging comments about people of Asian origin. I’m in a few Facebook groups that cater to rural folks trying to live more sustainable lifestyles. - HELPING MAKE YOUR WHOLESOME LIVING AND HOMESTEAD JOURNEY Setting up an automatic chicken feeder or duck feeder is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to automate your coop. Some things to think about are: Size of feeder, location, size of poultry, size of flock, type of poultry, feed wastage from spill or birds, access for pests, and the refilling process. Let’s take a look at each of theseoptions.
A SIMPLE HOW-TO GUIDE FOR TYING UP RASPBERRIES IN A HOME PATCH Step 3: Complete the wrap by crossing the twine over itself and under the wire. Step 4: All done! Move onto the next cane. Be intentional as you select which canes to tie—make those decisions based on your particular trellis. You will find that some canes can go on eitherside.
10 SMALL HOMESTEAD SKILLS: WHAT TO LEARN FOR A SMALL HOMESTEAD Foraging. Foraging for stinging nettles. Wildcrafting, or foraging for food, is a popular activity. It can be a part part of your small homestead skills whether you live on WHY USE CLOTH DIAPERS: IS REUSABLE REALLY BETTER THAN According to most available information, the cost to diaper a child in disposables from birth to potty training is about $2000.the cost to diaper a child in disposables from birth to potty training is 10 REAL BENEFITS OF KEEPING MUSCOVY DUCKS Being from a warmer tropical climates, these birds can handle upwards of high 30s for daytime temperatures as long as there is ample access to drinking water. This makes them extremely useful for cleaning up finished greenhouses and hoop gardens. 4. Muscovy ducks are greatforagers.
EASY TIPS TO IMPROVE SOIL FOR POTTED PLANTSSEE MORE ON GROWINGWILDROOTS.COMBEST WAY TO IMPROVE SOILHOW TO IMPROVE SOIL CLAYHOW TO IMPROVE SOIL CONDITIONSHOW TO IMPROVE SOIL HEALTHPLANTS TO IMPROVE SOILHOUSE PLANT SOIL 5 BENEFITS OF LIVING IN THE FOREST Here are five secondary benefits of living in the forest. 1. Foraging. I know that wild food foraging can apparently be done just about anywhere. I have heard ambitious tales of individuals cutting down their grocery bills by foraging in the middle of cities. For the more casual foragers, such as myself, a wooded backyard is a greatopportunity
CHEAP AND EASY ZERO-WASTE DENTAL HYGIENE ROUTINE A (Cheap and Easy) Zero-Waste Dental Hygiene Routine. Not that long ago I was using brand-name toothpaste, plastic toothbrushes, and teflon dental floss. There was nothing about my tooth care that paid tribute to a natural lifestyle. The thought of moving toward zero-waste dental hygiene was daunting, but I knew it was one areathat needed some
10 REASONS TO KEEP DUCKS ON THE HOMESTEAD 10 Reasons to Keep Ducks on the Homestead. 1. Pest control. Ducks have an insatiable appetite for bugs and grubs making them a great organic choice for pest control in the garden. They nose their bills through the top inch of soil (if it is loose enough) in hopes of finding anything that moves. CALM COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY IN A COVID-19 CRISIS A Plea for Calm, Compassionate Community in a COVID-19 Crisis. I know you’ve seen it too. Those pictures on social media of empty shelves, toilet paper for sale by the roll on the bst, and disparaging comments about people of Asian origin. I’m in a few Facebook groups that cater to rural folks trying to live more sustainable lifestyles. SUMMER VEGETABLE RECIPES: WAYS TO COOK GARDEN PRODUCE The summer season is full to overflowing with the very best produce. I frequently fall back on a good stir-fry or coconut curry. However, I really enjoy trying new and unique vegetable recipes that showcase the produce that seems never-ending. ABOUT GROWING WILD ROOTS AND WRITER/OWNER KRIS M. About Growing Wild Roots. This blog is a place to share about our adventures here on the homestead. Our small acreage produces an over-abundance of bounty. We have raised beef, ducks, chickens, dairy, sheep, and honey, along with virtually all the fruit/vegetables that we eat throughout the year. My husband teaches, conducts farmexperiments
10 SMALL HOMESTEAD SKILLS: WHAT TO LEARN FOR A SMALL HOMESTEAD Foraging. Foraging for stinging nettles. Wildcrafting, or foraging for food, is a popular activity. It can be a part part of your small homestead skills whether you live on ESTABLISHING A GARDEN PLOT: BUILDING UP THE BEDS Establishing a Garden Plot: Building up the Beds. It can be overwhelming to start establishing a garden plot—it’s so tempting to throw some seeds in the ground and call it done. There is something to be said for a beautiful forest garden, however these require a lot of time, space, and strategy. I also personally like the option of DIY: HOMEMADE TOOTHPASTE RECIPE Instructions: Measure out the coconut oil and put it into a quarter pint mason jar, or other metal/glass container of similar size. If the oil is too firm to easily mix then I pop it in the toaster oven for a few minutes until it’s melted. Crush the calcium tablet. If you haveon
REASONS TO CHOOSE FERMENTING FOR FOOD PRESERVATION Let’s put this reason front and centre. Nutrition is one of the main reasons to choose fermenting. Heat and cooking can often degrade nutrients in foods. Canning requires a certain degree of heat—especially high temperatures are needed for pressure canning vegetables. In contrast, fermenting preserves nutrients, and can evenenhance them.
CALM COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY IN A COVID-19 CRISIS A Plea for Calm, Compassionate Community in a COVID-19 Crisis. I know you’ve seen it too. Those pictures on social media of empty shelves, toilet paper for sale by the roll on the bst, and disparaging comments about people of Asian origin. I’m in a few Facebook groups that cater to rural folks trying to live more sustainable lifestyles. 5 HELPFUL BUTCHERING TIPS TO READ BEFORE GETTING STARTED Here he gives some helpful butchering tips that he discovered through this process. 1. Find the proper tools. Here is a picture of the tools I used on the first beef and sheep I butchered. They are not professional grade by any means, but they do the trick. Starting on the left is a steel for sharpening your knife blade throughout theprocess.
KOMBUCHA MAKING GUIDE FOR LAZY BEGINNERS: MAKE FERMENTED Step 1: Put 5 tea bags and 1 1/3 – 2 cups of sugar in your glass jar. Add a kettle full of boiled water and stir. Allow to steep for a minimum of five minutes. Sometimes I leave mine until it has cooled to room temperature. A quick note on tea: For regular ol’ kombucha youwill use black tea.
5 REASONS MUSCOVY DUCKS MAY NOT BE A GOOD CHOICE Cons of keeping Muscovy ducks. 1. They are not good for egg production. Compared to other laying duck breeds, Muscovies lay so few eggs they’re not even worth mentioning as a laying option. They lay a dismally low 100-180 eggs per year under ideal laying conditions (which includes proper lighting, facilities, routine, and happyducks).
- HELPING MAKE YOUR WHOLESOME LIVING AND HOMESTEAD JOURNEY Setting up an automatic chicken feeder or duck feeder is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to automate your coop. Some things to think about are: Size of feeder, location, size of poultry, size of flock, type of poultry, feed wastage from spill or birds, access for pests, and the refilling process. Let’s take a look at each of theseoptions.
A SIMPLE HOW-TO GUIDE FOR TYING UP RASPBERRIES IN A HOME PATCH Step 3: Complete the wrap by crossing the twine over itself and under the wire. Step 4: All done! Move onto the next cane. Be intentional as you select which canes to tie—make those decisions based on your particular trellis. You will find that some canes can go on eitherside.
10 SMALL HOMESTEAD SKILLS: WHAT TO LEARN FOR A SMALL HOMESTEAD Foraging. Foraging for stinging nettles. Wildcrafting, or foraging for food, is a popular activity. It can be a part part of your small homestead skills whether you live on WHY USE CLOTH DIAPERS: IS REUSABLE REALLY BETTER THAN According to most available information, the cost to diaper a child in disposables from birth to potty training is about $2000.the cost to diaper a child in disposables from birth to potty training is 10 REAL BENEFITS OF KEEPING MUSCOVY DUCKS Being from a warmer tropical climates, these birds can handle upwards of high 30s for daytime temperatures as long as there is ample access to drinking water. This makes them extremely useful for cleaning up finished greenhouses and hoop gardens. 4. Muscovy ducks are greatforagers.
EASY TIPS TO IMPROVE SOIL FOR POTTED PLANTSSEE MORE ON GROWINGWILDROOTS.COMBEST WAY TO IMPROVE SOILHOW TO IMPROVE SOIL CLAYHOW TO IMPROVE SOIL CONDITIONSHOW TO IMPROVE SOIL HEALTHPLANTS TO IMPROVE SOILHOUSE PLANT SOIL 5 BENEFITS OF LIVING IN THE FOREST Here are five secondary benefits of living in the forest. 1. Foraging. I know that wild food foraging can apparently be done just about anywhere. I have heard ambitious tales of individuals cutting down their grocery bills by foraging in the middle of cities. For the more casual foragers, such as myself, a wooded backyard is a greatopportunity
CHEAP AND EASY ZERO-WASTE DENTAL HYGIENE ROUTINE A (Cheap and Easy) Zero-Waste Dental Hygiene Routine. Not that long ago I was using brand-name toothpaste, plastic toothbrushes, and teflon dental floss. There was nothing about my tooth care that paid tribute to a natural lifestyle. The thought of moving toward zero-waste dental hygiene was daunting, but I knew it was one areathat needed some
10 REASONS TO KEEP DUCKS ON THE HOMESTEAD 10 Reasons to Keep Ducks on the Homestead. 1. Pest control. Ducks have an insatiable appetite for bugs and grubs making them a great organic choice for pest control in the garden. They nose their bills through the top inch of soil (if it is loose enough) in hopes of finding anything that moves. CALM COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY IN A COVID-19 CRISIS A Plea for Calm, Compassionate Community in a COVID-19 Crisis. I know you’ve seen it too. Those pictures on social media of empty shelves, toilet paper for sale by the roll on the bst, and disparaging comments about people of Asian origin. I’m in a few Facebook groups that cater to rural folks trying to live more sustainable lifestyles. - HELPING MAKE YOUR WHOLESOME LIVING AND HOMESTEAD JOURNEY Setting up an automatic chicken feeder or duck feeder is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to automate your coop. Some things to think about are: Size of feeder, location, size of poultry, size of flock, type of poultry, feed wastage from spill or birds, access for pests, and the refilling process. Let’s take a look at each of theseoptions.
A SIMPLE HOW-TO GUIDE FOR TYING UP RASPBERRIES IN A HOME PATCH Step 3: Complete the wrap by crossing the twine over itself and under the wire. Step 4: All done! Move onto the next cane. Be intentional as you select which canes to tie—make those decisions based on your particular trellis. You will find that some canes can go on eitherside.
10 SMALL HOMESTEAD SKILLS: WHAT TO LEARN FOR A SMALL HOMESTEAD Foraging. Foraging for stinging nettles. Wildcrafting, or foraging for food, is a popular activity. It can be a part part of your small homestead skills whether you live on WHY USE CLOTH DIAPERS: IS REUSABLE REALLY BETTER THAN According to most available information, the cost to diaper a child in disposables from birth to potty training is about $2000.the cost to diaper a child in disposables from birth to potty training is 10 REAL BENEFITS OF KEEPING MUSCOVY DUCKS Being from a warmer tropical climates, these birds can handle upwards of high 30s for daytime temperatures as long as there is ample access to drinking water. This makes them extremely useful for cleaning up finished greenhouses and hoop gardens. 4. Muscovy ducks are greatforagers.
EASY TIPS TO IMPROVE SOIL FOR POTTED PLANTSSEE MORE ON GROWINGWILDROOTS.COMBEST WAY TO IMPROVE SOILHOW TO IMPROVE SOIL CLAYHOW TO IMPROVE SOIL CONDITIONSHOW TO IMPROVE SOIL HEALTHPLANTS TO IMPROVE SOILHOUSE PLANT SOIL 5 BENEFITS OF LIVING IN THE FOREST Here are five secondary benefits of living in the forest. 1. Foraging. I know that wild food foraging can apparently be done just about anywhere. I have heard ambitious tales of individuals cutting down their grocery bills by foraging in the middle of cities. For the more casual foragers, such as myself, a wooded backyard is a greatopportunity
CHEAP AND EASY ZERO-WASTE DENTAL HYGIENE ROUTINE A (Cheap and Easy) Zero-Waste Dental Hygiene Routine. Not that long ago I was using brand-name toothpaste, plastic toothbrushes, and teflon dental floss. There was nothing about my tooth care that paid tribute to a natural lifestyle. The thought of moving toward zero-waste dental hygiene was daunting, but I knew it was one areathat needed some
10 REASONS TO KEEP DUCKS ON THE HOMESTEAD 10 Reasons to Keep Ducks on the Homestead. 1. Pest control. Ducks have an insatiable appetite for bugs and grubs making them a great organic choice for pest control in the garden. They nose their bills through the top inch of soil (if it is loose enough) in hopes of finding anything that moves. CALM COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY IN A COVID-19 CRISIS A Plea for Calm, Compassionate Community in a COVID-19 Crisis. I know you’ve seen it too. Those pictures on social media of empty shelves, toilet paper for sale by the roll on the bst, and disparaging comments about people of Asian origin. I’m in a few Facebook groups that cater to rural folks trying to live more sustainable lifestyles. SUMMER VEGETABLE RECIPES: WAYS TO COOK GARDEN PRODUCE The summer season is full to overflowing with the very best produce. I frequently fall back on a good stir-fry or coconut curry. However, I really enjoy trying new and unique vegetable recipes that showcase the produce that seems never-ending. ABOUT GROWING WILD ROOTS AND WRITER/OWNER KRIS M. About Growing Wild Roots. This blog is a place to share about our adventures here on the homestead. Our small acreage produces an over-abundance of bounty. We have raised beef, ducks, chickens, dairy, sheep, and honey, along with virtually all the fruit/vegetables that we eat throughout the year. My husband teaches, conducts farmexperiments
10 SMALL HOMESTEAD SKILLS: WHAT TO LEARN FOR A SMALL HOMESTEAD Foraging. Foraging for stinging nettles. Wildcrafting, or foraging for food, is a popular activity. It can be a part part of your small homestead skills whether you live on ESTABLISHING A GARDEN PLOT: BUILDING UP THE BEDS Establishing a Garden Plot: Building up the Beds. It can be overwhelming to start establishing a garden plot—it’s so tempting to throw some seeds in the ground and call it done. There is something to be said for a beautiful forest garden, however these require a lot of time, space, and strategy. I also personally like the option of DIY: HOMEMADE TOOTHPASTE RECIPE Instructions: Measure out the coconut oil and put it into a quarter pint mason jar, or other metal/glass container of similar size. If the oil is too firm to easily mix then I pop it in the toaster oven for a few minutes until it’s melted. Crush the calcium tablet. If you haveon
REASONS TO CHOOSE FERMENTING FOR FOOD PRESERVATION Let’s put this reason front and centre. Nutrition is one of the main reasons to choose fermenting. Heat and cooking can often degrade nutrients in foods. Canning requires a certain degree of heat—especially high temperatures are needed for pressure canning vegetables. In contrast, fermenting preserves nutrients, and can evenenhance them.
CALM COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY IN A COVID-19 CRISIS A Plea for Calm, Compassionate Community in a COVID-19 Crisis. I know you’ve seen it too. Those pictures on social media of empty shelves, toilet paper for sale by the roll on the bst, and disparaging comments about people of Asian origin. I’m in a few Facebook groups that cater to rural folks trying to live more sustainable lifestyles. 5 HELPFUL BUTCHERING TIPS TO READ BEFORE GETTING STARTED Here he gives some helpful butchering tips that he discovered through this process. 1. Find the proper tools. Here is a picture of the tools I used on the first beef and sheep I butchered. They are not professional grade by any means, but they do the trick. Starting on the left is a steel for sharpening your knife blade throughout theprocess.
KOMBUCHA MAKING GUIDE FOR LAZY BEGINNERS: MAKE FERMENTED Step 1: Put 5 tea bags and 1 1/3 – 2 cups of sugar in your glass jar. Add a kettle full of boiled water and stir. Allow to steep for a minimum of five minutes. Sometimes I leave mine until it has cooled to room temperature. A quick note on tea: For regular ol’ kombucha youwill use black tea.
5 REASONS MUSCOVY DUCKS MAY NOT BE A GOOD CHOICE Cons of keeping Muscovy ducks. 1. They are not good for egg production. Compared to other laying duck breeds, Muscovies lay so few eggs they’re not even worth mentioning as a laying option. They lay a dismally low 100-180 eggs per year under ideal laying conditions (which includes proper lighting, facilities, routine, and happyducks).
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This easy homemade toothpaste recipe can help make your dental hygiene routine more natural, sustainable, and free fromchemicals. "
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DIY: HOMEMADE TOOTHPASTE RECIPE Toothpaste. For a long time it remained one of the stubborn hold-on products that I was buying for our bathroom routine. I thought homemade toothpaste was intimidating, and I always had a reason not to make the switch: I got “free” samples at the dentist, I was sure I’d miss the squeeze tubes, I didn’t have activated charcoal, etc. Then I started hearing all sorts of stuff about triclosan. The toothpaste I was using at the time actually had it. Yes, I was putting a low-level antibiotic in my mouth every day. Triclosan aside, I was becoming more concerned about Learning our own pork butchery has given us a great opportunity for sustainable and flavourful meat. " data-medium-file="https://i2.wp.com/www.growingwildroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Pork-Butchery-Header.jpg?fit=200%2C117&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i2.wp.com/www.growingwildroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Pork-Butchery-Header.jpg?fit=950%2C558&ssl=1">__
PORK BUTCHERY: WHAT WE LEARNED Mr. M. has long been the meat cutting expert in our little farm share. When we recently purchased a pig he was excited to move into pork butchery. The experience has expanded our skill repertoire. However, our popular post 5 Helpful Butchering Tips to Read Before Getting Started is still applicable for pork butchery. In Mr. M’s words I finally got my hands on a dead pig—that sounds weird. It’s funny what I get excited about these days. Remember, this is coming from someone who spent the first 20 years of life in the city playing videogames and chasing
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EASY TIPS TO IMPROVE SOIL FOR POTTED PLANTS Do you find your potted vegetables dry out way to fast in the heat of the summer sun? Feeling like your plants are lacking, but want to improve soil health without commercial fertilizers? Finding yourself watering them once or twice a day? Afraid to miss a day and have your plants shrivel up and be knocked back? Here are some simple solutions to improve soil when it comes to growing potted plants. First off we need to recognize the problem—moisture retention. The healthier your soil is the better it will be at retaining moisture and creating theright conditions
Have a picky eater? Here are 7 habits we have to help our child become a healthy eater. Toddler snack idea and healthy meals. | 7 Reasons Why My Toddler Isn’t aPicky Eater "
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7 REASONS WHY MY TODDLER ISN’T A PICKY EATER Food is important to our family. We spend a lot of time growing it, preserving it, preparing it and, yes, eating it. When I had my daughter I knew I wanted joie de vivre to be a part of her existence in everything, including food. I want her to grow a strong and healthy body that can take her on all sorts of adventures. As she is a girl, I also know she will eventually face struggles with body image, which is something I want to help prepare her for. Consequently, I knew I didn’t want her to be a picky__
SUMMER BUCKET LIST OF HEALTHY POPSICLES I have an outrageous weakness for frozen treats in the summer. It doesn’t really matter what kind of treat, as long as it’s cold and delicious. Ice pops are especially fun. However, I recently cut out processed sugar, which seriously limits the icy treats that I can buy. With temperatures rising I decided to create a bucket list of healthy popsicles that I can try out this summer. That way I can still keep cool with something from the freezer without actually spending the money or the health sacrifices to get there. Thanks to the bloggerswho have allowed me
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KOMBUCHA MAKING GUIDE FOR LAZY BEGINNERS I have been making kombucha tea for my family for several years now, and they’re still always excited to find a new batch in the fridge. It is cheap, healthy, and tasty, so making this drink a win-win-win. I even find it’s a creative endeavour—with my vast variety of teas I can play with flavours. Some of the instructions you’ll find on making kombucha tea are full of complicated directions. Organic tea, filtered water, correct temperatures… If you put off starting until you have everything in place then you’re likely to miss out on lots of delicious probiotics. So I decided to write__
CANNING TIPS FOR BEGINNERS: WHAT TO KNOW TO GET STARTED The first time I did canning by myself was by accident. I really just wanted to make corn relish and mentioned it to my roommate. The translation: “Hint, hint. Help me make corn relish, k?” Turns out she had plans (selfish, right?), but she found me a recipe, verbally described the process, and imparted a bunch of her canning tips to my panicked ears. Then she left. I had made jams and pickles before, but always with the oversight of skilled friends. Being left with a bin of corn, a simple recipe, and a bunch of scary new information was intimidating. Still, I analyzed 10 Real Benefits of Keeping Muscovy Ducks. Muscovies are a popular breed of ducks on the homestead. This post offers ways to maximize their potential. " data-medium-file="https://i2.wp.com/www.growingwildroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Real-benefits-of-keeping-muscovy-ducks-header.jpg?fit=200%2C121&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i2.wp.com/www.growingwildroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Real-benefits-of-keeping-muscovy-ducks-header.jpg?fit=700%2C425&ssl=1">__
10 REAL BENEFITS OF KEEPING MUSCOVY DUCKS Muscovy Ducks can be found all over the world as domesticated waterfowl, and we’re ready to talk about what these birds are really good at. There are many great reasons for keeping Muscovy Ducks on the homestead, or as small backyard pets—although these reasons do not include maximizing on meat and egg production. If you missed it check out my previous post on the shortcomings of Muscovy ducks where I talk about this more. But let’s now discuss the benefits of having these birds around and how to maximize on their potential. Pros of Keeping Muscovy Ducks 1. They__
5 REASONS MUSCOVY DUCKS MAY NOT BE RIGHT FOR YOU Muscovy ducks are often a top choice for many first-time duck owners as they are a well-known breed. They were among the first ducks that we kept here on our homestead. It is true there are some benefits to having muscovies on the farm (see 10 Real Benefits of Keeping Muscovy Ducks), but I wouldn’t keep these ducks again for meat or eggs. In fact, some would argue that they are not ducks at all! Their behaviour, egg incubation time, and feeding patterns are closer to most geese. Some Muscovy owners might not know the true numbers ofraising these
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RECIPE: RED LENTIL EGG BAKE I love red lentils. They’re so easy to use as they cook quickly and don’t need soaking. They’re also a wonderfully healthy protein source full of fibre, B vitamins, and iron. This Red Lentil Egg Bake has the added benefit of using canned tomatoes and eggs, both nutritious ingredients that I generally have aplenty. I first made this Red Lentil Egg Bake when I was attending a dinner club with a theme of “protein.” When served with rice or naan and a spinach salad it provides a well-rounded meal. I’m not very good at recording recipes, but I was so pleased with thisPOSTS NAVIGATION
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