Perpetual Learning
Summer is in full swing here in the Midwest, and my garden is absolutely bursting with life. The tomatoes are heavy on the vine, the peppers are starting to ripen, and the zucchini… well, let’s just say there’s plenty to go around! There’s something incredibly rewarding about growing your own food. It’s not just about … Read more
Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot of chatter about the homesteading dream – packing up, moving to the country, and living off the land. It’s a romantic idea, I get it. There’s something deeply appealing about self-sufficiency and a closer connection to nature. My own garden has given me a taste of that satisfaction, but … Read more
You know, I love getting my hands dirty in the garden. It’s amazing what you can grow when you give the soil a little love. And one of the best ways I’ve found to do that is by composting. Many of us think of composting as just tossing food scraps somewhere out of sight. But … Read more
Hey everyone, Elias here! Today, I want to dive into something that sparks a lot of conversation in our community: the idea of homesteading. Recently, I came across a candidate’s detailed homestead plan, and it got me thinking about the practical side of making such a dream a reality. It’s not just about a romantic … Read more
Hey everyone, Elias here! Today, I want to talk about something close to my heart: making every drop count in our gardens. We all know how precious water is, especially during the warmer months. That’s why I’ve been looking into greywater systems, and I’m excited to share some practical tips with you all. What Exactly … Read more
Hey fellow gardeners and nature lovers! I was so excited to read about a recent win for native gardening that I just had to share. You know how much I love digging in the dirt and seeing our local ecosystems thrive. Well, there’s a story out there that really highlights why that passion matters. It … Read more
Today is July 25th, 2025, and I’m feeling a swell of pride that’s hard to put into words. It’s the kind of deep satisfaction that comes from seeing months, sometimes years, of patient effort blossom into something truly beautiful and abundant. My suburban backyard, once just a patch of grass, is now a vibrant testament … Read more
Summer’s bounty is here, and if your garden is anything like mine, you’re probably swimming in fresh vegetables! It’s a fantastic problem to have, but what happens when the harvest outpaces our ability to eat it? That’s where ancient wisdom comes in. Today, I want to talk about fermenting vegetables – a time-tested method of … Read more
Hello fellow gardeners and food lovers! Elias here. Today, I want to talk about something that truly brings me joy in the garden and on the plate: heirloom tomatoes. If you’ve ever bitten into a pale, watery supermarket tomato, you know how much we miss out on when we don’t explore these incredible varieties. So, … Read more
There’s nothing quite like stepping out into the backyard and plucking dinner right off the vine. If you’ve been following along, you know my garden isn’t just a hobby; it’s a huge part of how my family eats. And lately, it’s been bursting at the seams with all sorts of seasonal goodness. But here’s the … Read more