Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata Thunb) is an invasive deciduous shrub here in my neck of the woods. It originates from Asia. It was brought back and cultivated as early as the 1800s to provide habitat and food source for wildlife but made it’s way to roadsides and erosion-prone soil in the 1950s. It has become…
(affiliate disclosure) Cantharellus is a genus of popular edible mushrooms, commonly known as chanterelles. They are mycorrhizal fungi, meaning they form symbiotic associations with plants, which makes it a challenge to cultivate domestically. There are many common name Chanterelles (over 40+ in North America alone) the common name for the chanterelle below is known as…
(affiliate disclosure) Many years ago, as I was enjoying The Victorian Farm, a documentary you must watch if you enjoy historical homemaking or farming, Ruth Goodman shared a fascinating tidbit about laundry bluing. She was demonstrating “wash day” from a “wash room”. She had a large vessel of water steaming in the background and was…
(Affiliate disclosure) My progression as a Home Canner I am a relatively new canner. I have canned goods for 7 or so years now and have grown in proficiency over time. There is always room to grow in this important preservation skill. When I first began canning, I “dipped my toe” into water processing or…
Today, April 1st – I took a step in faith and pressed pause to evaluate and pray. I’ve been hemming and hawing for months on how to change the way I run social media for The Hopewell Homestead. The very platform that has opened many doors for me has begun to feel uncomfortable. As a…
Infused Vinegar, Red Bud Capers, Pickles, Red bud infused vinegar, How to use Red Buds, Herbal properties of Red Buds
The “storm” of the last few years has created a tsunami wave of new, interested and excited individuals who are practicing the dying art of food preservation among other things. It’s been encouraging to watch the influx of interest rise and the joy of bringing back and reclaiming a bit of independence from the systems…
LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST EPISODE here – https://anchor.fm/homecentric/episodes/5–Mindfully-Prepared-e1p788k Over on instagram, I’ve shared a little bit about my approach to being prepared as a homemaker. Here is a video and a short series on a few items to consider being bit more prepared in. For centuries, civilizations have lived closely to the land, growing their…
