There haven’t been many new posts here for a while, but a lot has happened in the garden.
Things grew, spread, got harvested, got forgotten, came back again—and somewhere in between, a few new ideas started to take shape.
I’ll be sharing more of that here soon: the garden shed makeover, simple DIY projects, easy seasonal recipes and our very everyday version of homesteading.
My garden photography has also found a new use in printable learning materials, herb cards and matching games. That connection between gardening, creativity and learning feels especially natural to me—not least because I’m also a professor of social work. If you like to, you can visit my Etsy Shop for inspirational downloads.
If you’d like to bring a little of that cozy garden feeling into your own home or learning space, you can explore the printable collection on Etsy: [ETSY LINK]
Simple Homesteading and more already on the blog:
• Caldo de Res with Garden Vegetables – an easy garden-to-table recipe using fresh or frozen vegetables. Read the recipe: click
- Fluffy Pumpkin Yeast Muffins with Pattypan Squash – dairy-free, sugar-free and a good way to use a garden harvest. Try the recipe: click
- Late Autumn Harvest Vegetables: Nutrient-Dense Meals – ideas for using a late-season harvest in simple, warming meals. Read more: click
- Homestead Recipes – Preserving What Nourishes Us – preserving seasonal food and making more of what the garden gives us. Read more: click
- Companion Gardening Mistakes I Made (So You Don’t Have To) – a few lessons from things that did not quite go to plan. Read more: click
- Why I Always Choose Open-Pollinated Seeds – including what my self-sowing lamb’s lettuce taught me. Read more: click
- How to Start a Compost Pile Step by Step – a simple place to start if you want to compost at home. Read more: click
- The Perfect Gardening Gift – A Seed Sowing Calendar for Christmas – available for the USA, Spain and Germany. Take a look: click
More garden projects, seasonal food, DIY ideas and a few experiments are coming next.
FAQs simple Homesteading
What are some easy garden-to-table recipes for beginners?
A simple place to start is with recipes that use vegetables you already have from the garden, freezer or market. My Caldo de Res with Garden Vegetables works well with fresh or frozen vegetables, while these Fluffy Pumpkin Yeast Muffins with Pattypan Squash are an easy way to use a seasonal squash harvest.
How can I use and preserve a late-season garden harvest?
Late autumn vegetables can still become simple, warming meals instead of going to waste. I share ideas in Late Autumn Harvest Vegetables: Nutrient-Dense Meals, along with more ways to preserve seasonal food in Homestead Recipes – Preserving What Nourishes Us.
What are some common gardening mistakes beginners can avoid?
Many gardening lessons come from things that do not work quite as planned. In Companion Gardening Mistakes I Made (So You Don’t Have To), I share some of the mistakes I made myself. I also explain Why I Always Choose Open-Pollinated Seeds and what self-sowing lamb’s lettuce taught me about letting the garden do part of the work.
How do I start simple homesteading at home?
Simple homesteading can begin with one manageable habit, such as composting kitchen and garden waste. My guide on How to Start a Compost Pile Step by Step walks through the basics without making the process unnecessarily complicated.
What is a useful gardening gift for someone who grows from seed?
A seed sowing calendar can be a practical gift because it helps gardeners plan when to start different plants throughout the year. Let me inspire you with my blog post about Seed Sowing Calendar Gift Idea for Gardeners.