Maple apple jam combines the smoky sweetness of dark maple syrup, a hint of cinnamon and tart apples. It's great on biscuits or cornbread, stirred into yogurt or as an ice cream topping. You can also use it as a filling for cookies or tarts. Maple sy…
- 9 hours ago 25 Oct 20, 2:13am -

These apple preserves pair big slices of apple with cinnamon spiced brandy-infused syrup. They're yummy on toast or pancakes, yet fancy enough for gift giving. Quick tip – try a batch of these preserves without the calcium water and pectin. You'll…
- 9 hours ago 25 Oct 20, 2:12am -

If you'd like to save money and grow your own locally adapted tomatoes, we'll show you how to save tomato seeds for reliable germination. One note before we get started. If you want tomatoes that grow true to type, you need to save seeds from heirloo…
- 14 days ago 11 Oct 20, 6:56pm -

When you can't dig a traditional root cellar, there are still above ground root cellar type options that will allow you store fruits and vegetables longer. For those in cold climates – there are a number of above ground options that can help you st…
- 15 days ago 10 Oct 20, 6:18pm -

We'll share how to make basic sauce, horseradish cream sauce and horseradish cocktail sauce with fresh horseradish root and common pantry ingredients.The post Easy Horseradish Sauce Recipe with Fresh Horseradish Root appeared first on Common Sense H…
- 20 days ago 5 Oct 20, 12:22pm -

Well guns aren’t really that useful for digging or anything like that.  But do you need a gun if you are becoming self-reliant?  Let me tell you a true story that happened to me an made me decide to go buy several guns. Back when we were first pr…
- 13 Aug 12, 1:56pm -

A friend of mine, Maria, now has a huge bountiful garden.  But in the beginning she got started by simply growing a few herbs on a window still. Just a few simple herbs made a huge difference.  Maria called me one day ecstatic about her success “…
- 13 Aug 12, 1:45pm -

I am on a mission to live sustainably.  My primary water source is a rain water collection system.  Collecting rainwater is a great idea almost everywhere, but especially here is the drought-prone Southwest. We collect the water into big tanks from…
- 15 Jun 12, 10:48am -

House cats don’t do very well in rural environments.  White cats are in the most peril as they are highly visible – and delicious – to owls.  Solid black cats, or gray-black tabbies tend to do much better. My young daughter really, really wan…
- 1 Jun 12, 1:46pm -

Being able to identify and use plants is a critical skill for living sustainably.  Botany is not the easiest thing to pick up, so anywhere you can get a chance to learn a bit more, take advantage of it.  Sometimes you have to be a bit creative.  D…
- 3 Apr 12, 1:57pm -

An honest attempt to determine the pros and cons of fur trapping. A review of research and input from trappers and an animal rights activist, help you decide for yourself what is the truth about trapping.
- 28 Mar 16, 7:40pm -

Planning to keep chickens and wondering which breeds would be best for you? Use this guide to choosing chicken breeds to learn which are best for eggs, meat, showing, cold climates, warm climates, companionship, and a variety of other traits.
- 16 Dec 15, 2:52pm -

These tips & resources will help you get started tracking wildlife by breaking a daunting task into manageable chunks & set you on the road to expertise. Includes reviews of my favorite tracking books.
- 19 Nov 15, 10:46pm -

Simple autumn olive fruit leather is made from the delicious, nutritious berries of an invasive shrub. Transform a pest into a resource with this recipe.
- 18 Sep 15, 9:33pm -

Save money on chicken feed, reduce dependence on industrial monocultures, make your chickens happier and their eggs healthier with these ideas. Give them access to good habitat, let help in the compost bins, feed them from the vegetable garden, grow…
- 4 Sep 15, 9:11pm -

After quite a bit of reflection over the holidays and a whole list of New Years thoughts and commitments, I've decided that it is time to say a fond farewell to the weekly blog hop here at the Backyard Farming Connection.  Over the last two + years,…
- 6 Jan 15, 8:00am -

See you back here after the New Years for more blog hops and posts!  Have a safe and happy holiday!
- 23 Dec 14, 1:10am -

 This week's feature: from Grow, Pray, Build: 21 Everyday Uses for White Distilled VinegarI want to know what's happening, in your garden, on your homestead, in the barnyard, and in the kitchen.  Whatever is in your backyard farm and home, I would…
- 16 Dec 14, 8:00am -