Kendra Lynne
Can You Freeze Apples and Pears?
Here’s how to keep sliced apples and pears from turning brown before placing them in the freezer.
What to Put in an Emergency Car Kit (Plus Printable Checklist)
Here’s your kick in the pants to get that emergency car kit built if you haven’t already!
How To Grow Vegetables In Shade
A shady yard or balcony doesn’t mean you can’t have a glorious vegetable garden. Here’s what you need to know about growing vegetables in full to partial shade.
How To Grow Basil From Cuttings
I love shortcuts. Don’t you? Especially when they pertain to the garden! Who wants to wait over a month for a seedling to finally be big enough to transplant when you can have one in just a couple of weeks?!
Taking cuttings from plants and rooting them is a fantastic way to speed up the process of growing a new plant. Check out this easy way to propagate basil…
12 Ways to Get Rid of Weevils in the House
When crunching noises are coming from your closet, you know that’s a BAAAAAD sign.
How To Grow and Use Wooly Lamb’s Ear
Learn how to grow and use the Wooly Lamb’s Ear plant for medicinal purposes. It’s also edible, and makes a very nice tea!
How to Plant and Grow Peppermint
Peppermint can be a useful addition to a home garden, but don’t make the same planting mistake I made! Plus, enjoy a walk through my day…
How To Start a Homestead Wherever You Are
Homesteading doesn’t have to be done on land in the country. Here are a ton of ways you can begin to homestead right where you are now!
How To Dry Purslane and Preserve It As A Powder
Learn how to use this super food as a nutritional and delicious replacement for cornstarch!
How To Can Muscadine Jelly
When I found a local source for free muscadines, I was all over it. Here’s what I’ve been making with these delicious grapes over the past few days…
How to Make a Capon From a Rooster
Did you know you can neuter your rooster? It’s true! Cruel or cool? You be the judge!
Keeping Kids Safe on the Homestead
Living in the country comes with its own special hazards to be aware of. Here’s how we do our best to keep our kids safe on the homestead.
How To Can Pear Sauce Step By Step
Once you try pear sauce, you might never go back to plain ol’ applesauce again!
How To Can Pears (Halved or Sliced)
Here’s a step-by-step tutorial for a no-cook recipe for canning pears either halved or sliced.
Apple Crisp (Better Homes and Gardens) Recipe
It’s pear season in these parts! Although this recipe calls for apples, pears make a delicious alternative.