It's officially gardening season here in the PNW. I've got 144 seed starts germinating in random places throughout my house, some light boxes being built, and we got our potatoes planted last weekend! We've had an unusually warm February (though not dry!) and I was able to get the potatoes panted a few weeks early! Halfway … Continue reading How to Plant Potatoes in a Tower
I'm so humbled when people ask me how I can eat healthy and still stay in budget. So many people struggle with paying the bills and wanting to eat healthy. Story of our lives. Living paycheck to paycheck, wondering how we'll pay the bills AND eat healthy, nutrient dense foods. Someday I hope we don't … Continue reading Eating Healthy on a Budget
I love cucumbers. They are probably my favorite vegetable. They are so crisp and refreshing right off the vine. Even store-bought cucumbers are delicious. I could eat them all day long. This year I didn't think I would get any cucumbers, because one of the girls got out and ate them. Here she is. Naughty Chicken. … Continue reading Tomato & Cucumber Salad
Two years ago my Mom taught me how to can. We started with tomatoes and apple sauce. Canning is time consuming, and I usually end up with strained wrists and sore legs. I like that pain. I fell in love with canning. There is something innately satisfying about preparing your own food for winter. But this post isn't … Continue reading DIY Apple Cider Vinegar
Elizabeth Horn 