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.
Growing strawberries in raised beds, from September to November is perfect, if such exists. Raised beds enhance production, and provide extra drainage for plants, while the fruits can grow at ground level. Mounding soil along the edge at six inches high is essential to keep the plant from rotting.
Naming your bunny can be so hard! It’s important when choosing names for rabbits that you pick something that you can feel comfortable calling out.
Here are some easy and time tested tips for keeping those otherwise adorable critters out of your garden, so your green peppers, cucumbers and beets actually stand a chance of ending up in your summer salad.
Eggplants are from the same family as the tomato and potato, and come in three types: purple/deep red, multicolored, and egg shaped.
36 tried and true tips to show him just how much you really love him.
It’s actually more of a pea than a nut. But regardless of how it’s classified, anyone can learn how to grow peanuts. One might even say that it’s simply… peanuts!
Choosing gift ideas for friends in hospital is easy with our top tips. You can create a gift from any budget that will make your friend or relative’s stay comfortable and colourful.
Growing onions can be done from seed, transplants or sets. When choosing seed to start your onions, you will have a larger choice of what you can plant, but can take five months for the seedlings to mature enough to be transplanted and they are more susceptible to disease.
Beets is a very easy crop to grow. It doesn’t require much space which makes it a good addition to your garden.
Here are some environmentally-friendly recipes for DIY household cleaners you can use on nearly any surface in your home.
Crocuses can be a lovely addition to your garden. Learn about planting crocuses indoors and outdoors.
You don’t need much room to plant a high yielding crop of Brussels Sprouts. They are a mini-cabbage that forms a 2 to 3 foot high stem with umbrella like foliage.
Prepare for the unexpected with our guide to handling pet emergencies. Learn how to keep your pets safe and healthy in any situation.
Dogs need exercise whether it’s raining outside or not. There are several things you can do to get your dog to walk in the rain, and maybe even enjoy the walk.
Discover how to grow asparagus in your own garden. Learn the steps and techniques to successfully cultivate this delicious vegetable.