Elderberries for Elder Holiday Company

Over 1 year ago we set the goal to start an elderberry farm. The market for sustainably grown elderberries is open in our home state, and we are going all in! This is exciting for us because we have been learning and planning our homestead for years. Now we will have selected a reliable sourceContinue reading “Elderberries for Elder Holiday Company”

A Return to Agrarian Life

Many Americans today have a strong sense of cultural ancestry, but there are many who do not. As I have become more involved and experienced with homesteading and DIY culture, I have begun to see the reason why this discrepancy exists. I find myself getting excited about things like making homemade marmalades and hand weavingContinue reading “A Return to Agrarian Life”

Growing a Bird of Paradise Houseplant

I did some research, and it turns out that our houseplant is a Bird of Paradise. It has another fantastic leaf about to unfurl and it has been growing steadily. I look forward to it’s first flower in greedy anticipation. It will probably be a month or two before it flowers. My husband says thatContinue reading “Growing a Bird of Paradise Houseplant”