by Sunnie | Oct 21, 2021 | gardening, Homestead
Having a bounty of wonderful foods stored up in your pantry for the winter months can feel so amazing. For a newbie to canning knowing where to start is the hardest part. Join me as you learn how to can your own food. A Basic History of Canning Food Canning food is... 
by Sunnie | Jul 7, 2021 | gardening
As a wife and mother here in Minnesota I’m always looking for great ways to make things stretch farther. I do a lot of cooking from scratch so keeping my herbs and spices full is a must. Knowing how to herb garden in the midwest can be a bit tricky but I have... 
by Sunnie | Jan 30, 2021 | Family & Home, Food, gardening
The spring and summer of 2020 were unlike any other for those of us that are accustomed to growing gardens, harvesting the bounty we have grown and preserving it in various ways. Not only were seeds difficult to get, even illegal for some, but canning supplies became... 
by Sunnie | Jul 19, 2020 | gardening
This year I started a beginner’s herb garden so I can craft my own wonderful tea creations. What better way to fall in love with tea even more than to make your own blends? I’m kind of a tea freak. I often buy my favorite go to kinds like the black tea... 
by Sunnie | May 3, 2020 | gardening, Homestead
It has been a very long time since my last post here at Simple Steady Home. It has been with good reason though so let me back track a bit and fill you in. What the New Homestead is Like Last year at the end of May we sold our dream home for a dream farm. As you can... 
by Sunnie | Apr 3, 2017 | Everyday Homesteading, gardening, Homestead, Product Reviews
This last fall I was selected as a winner, by the website Misfitgardening, to receive a free Bokashi Composter to use in my home. In exchange I gave an honest evaluation of the product. I have had several months now that I have been using the product. I have...