Self Reliance On A Small Homestead
Harvest and Store the Best Pears Growing your own food is a great way to increase your self-reliance and provide the most nutritious produce for your family. Pears are one of my favorite fruits to grow in a home orchard and for good reason. They are fairly easy to raise…
Knowing how to harvest and store root crops over the winter is a great way to save money, provide healthy food for your family, and increase your self-reliance!
How To Harvest And Store Pumpkins And Winter Squash Are you wondering how to harvest and store your pumpkins and winter squash to keep them fresh? Over the years I’ve kept a number of different squashes and pumpkins for winter cooking, with varying results. Here are some tips to increase…
How to Clean Your Root Cellar In March and April, it’s time to clean out the root cellar and finish up the last of your cold storage veggies. Many root cellar crops have long passed their ‘keeping’ limits by this time of the year. Beets, squash, pumpkins, carrots, cabbages, and…
