The garden feels different in fall. The sunlight softens, the mornings turn crisp, and blooms that once seemed endless now hint at their final curtain call. But this is also the moment I love most — the time when flowers can be gathered, dried, and…
This old-fashioned apple jelly is one of the coziest ways to bottle up fall’s golden hour. With just a few basic steps, you can turn everyday apples into shimmering jars of amber jelly—sweet, slightly tart, and smooth enough to glide across toast or melt into…
Rosehip syrup couldn’t be easier to make—all you really need are fresh rose hips and a bit of honey or sugar. The result is a sweet-tart syrup that’s just as good drizzled over pancakes as it is swirled into tea or cocktails. I love making…
Nature has everything your skin needs — you just have to bottle it. There’s something timeless about taking a handful of dried flowers and turning them into a healing salve. Calendula’s sunny petals and the delicate blush of rose have been trusted for generations to…
Did you know your next superfood or herbal remedy could be growing wild right now? Spring is the perfect time to step outside and discover a treasure trove of edible and medicinal plants and fungi. As the earth wakes up from its winter slumber, vibrant…
This homemade strawberry syrup is one of the easiest ways to keep that fresh spring flavor around—it only takes 3 ingredients (or just 2 if you don’t count the water). It’s amazing over pancakes, ice cream, or anything that could use a fruity touch. You…
This old-fashioned peach jam is the kind of recipe that feels like it’s always belonged in the family. It’s simple, sweet, and made without any added pectin—just ripe, juicy peaches, a touch of sugar, and a bit of lemon juice to brighten it all up….
This blackberry jalapeño jam is sweet, slightly spicy, and incredibly easy to make with just four ingredients. If you love homemade jams and have a soft spot for blackberries, this one’s going to become a new favorite. It’s an easy, low-sugar recipe that doesn’t require…
If you think you know pickled eggs, get ready to change your mind. These spicy jalapeño pickled eggs bring a bold, zesty twist to a classic bar snack. They’re easy to make, packed with flavor, and seriously addicting. Growing up, there was always a jar…
Gardening is as much about timing as it is about plant choice. September arrives with a softness in the air, cooler nights, and soil still warm from the lingering summer sun. For perennial lovers, this is an opportunity to plant wisely. Perennials thrive when planted…