by Spiraea Herbs | Jul 11, 2016 | Canning & Preserving, Freezer Meals, Homesteading
One of our main goals with our homestead is to grow most of our own food and reduce our reliance on the grocery store for our vegetables, fruits and eventually eggs (maybe even meat one day!). That being said, we also want to try to eat the food we grow year round (we...
by Spiraea Herbs | May 24, 2016 | Basics, Canning & Preserving, Garden, Homesteading, Managing Your Homestead
The definition of homesteading can vary from homesteader to homesteader but one common thread is always striving for self sufficiency. I was honoured to speak at The Nourish Hub in Cannington for their monthly Table Talk about the journey to a more self sufficient...
by Spiraea Herbs | Feb 11, 2016 | Basics, Canning & Preserving, Fermented Foods, Homesteading, Natural Health, Recipes
DISCLOSURE: In order for me to support myself and my herbal clinic, I may receive monetary compensation or other types of remuneration for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial and/or link to any product or services from this blog. I truly appreciate all the...
by Spiraea Herbs | Dec 14, 2015 | Canning & Preserving, Crafting & Crocheting, DIY Projects, Homesteading
Our family made these last year for our Christmas/Yule tree and we just loved them. My husband so much so, that he requested them for this year’s tree. They smell just lovely and if you place them in front of one of the lights, the glow of orange is simply...
by Spiraea Herbs | Oct 7, 2015 | Canning & Preserving, Homesteading
As the last of the apples ripen on the tree, my canning season has almost come to a close. Considering we had to pull up the garden early and we moved, I’m extremely happy with my canning haul this year. I wanted to share with you what I did this canning season....
by Spiraea Herbs | Aug 26, 2015 | Canning & Preserving, Homesteading, Recipes
I’m happy to be getting this post out to you guys with lots of time to plan! Because we’re moving and we have to lay down sod at our old place before we go, everything in the garden must be harvested and soon. We’ve also been having unseasonably...
