Organic cabbage seeds and heirloom choices provide the home gardener with a crop that can begin in stages throughout the first few months of summer.
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Welcome to a place where old-fashioned wisdom meets modern life. Since 1999, we’ve been sharing the joy of making things from scratch—whether it’s a batch of botanical soap, a thriving garden, or a cozy, chemical-free home.
We believe the “pioneer spirit” isn’t just about the past; it’s about the intentional choices we make today. Explore our collection of heritage skills, natural recipes, and time-tested tips designed to help you live a more self-reliant and beautiful life. Grab a cup of tea, stay a while, and let’s get back to basics together.
Summers in Savannah tend to be humid with many thunderstorms, and about half of Savannah’s rainfall for the year falls June through September, which is typical of monsoon-type climates. Also typical of this climate are hurricanes, and Savannah is vulnerable to them. Colonial shutters protect Savannah homes and still stay historically accurate.
Thinking about purchasing an historic home? Learn about the charm and challenges of owning and restoring these unique properties.
Resilient to abuse and versatile by nature, ‘Cast’ iron was so named because it is made by ‘casting’ (pouring) molten iron into a mold. The 1830’s through the middle of the 1850’s was a period when cooking vessels – and the stoves on which to cook with them – were made of cast iron, and made in abundance. Fanciful castings were also in great demand during this time for windows, furniture and lawn decorations.
Learn how to capitalize on the growing market for herbs. Turn your passion for growing herbs into a profitable business.
Discover the fascinating history of wild strawberries and how they evolved from the Middle Ages to become the modern day garden favorite.
We tend to think of greenhouses as spaces devoted to growing plants, but they have other uses as well.
Basil fly repellent is an all-natural and effective solution to repel flies. The strong scent of basil keeps flies away, making it a great alternative to chemical insecticides.
Discover how to plan your dream wedding without breaking the bank. Learn practical tips for creating a wedding budget that works for you.
Create a cozy and stylish bedroom with the right bed pillows. Learn how to layer your bed for a personalized and inviting look.
Create a cozy reading nook the whole family will love. Tips and ideas to transform unused spaces into comfortable and inviting reading areas.
Strawberries are the number one fruit crop for home plantings. Strawberries may also be grown as a cash crop in large home plantings.
Here are some of the easiest, fastest, most effective and affordable methods/ideas I’ve tested to date.
Many of the varieties of spices, teas, and other plants that you see in your kitchen are actually very easy to grow.
With the right supplies and a few good tools, you can tackle small improvement projects with confidence and ease.