Sweet potatoes are a heat-loving summer crop. They are not suited to the northern climate or a short growing season. Here at Northern Homestead, we are dealing with both. But sweet potatoes are tasty and so good for you. We love them baked with some homemade sour cream, yum. So why not try to ...
Growing Food – Potatoes
If you want to grow your own food, consider planting potatoes. They're high-yielding plants that are also easy to grow and can be stored for months. Potatoes are a must-have for any garden. Additionally, growing them at home is worth it since they're on the "dirty dozen" list. Organic potatoes are ...
How to Freeze Potatoes Pre-Cooked or Blanched
In this post, we'll delve into how to freeze potatoes, so you can enjoy their deliciousness longer. Whether you're looking to maintain their texture and flavor or simply need an easy storage solution, mastering the freezing process will help you make the most of your potato supply. Why freeze ...
How to Make Sauerkraut Using a Water-Sealed Fermentation Crock
Sauerkraut is a staple in our household. Since we began using a water-sealed fermentation crock, both the quality and quantity of our sauerkraut have significantly improved. Especially during the winter months, this delicious and nutritious food adds crunch, beneficial bacteria, and flavor to nearly ...
Using a Water-Sealed Fermentation Crockpot
If you have followed our blog for any length of time, you will know that we love fermented food. If you are new here, welcome! I assume you came here to learn how to use a water-sealed fermentation crockpot. We have been huge advocates of simple fermentation using whatever pots, containers, or ...
DIY Planner for Planning the Vegetable Garden
Planning a vegetable garden is for those who love making plans and lists, a welcome exercise, but a struggle for non-natural planners. We are more in the latter category. You know how it goes: you make a plan, at least sort of, then change it, and then lose it. Oh, the struggle! If you know what I'm ...
How to design an urban yard for food production
With food prices rising, you may wonder if you could grow some of your own food at home. Even if you only have an urban yard and little space, you’re not alone—this is the situation for many urban dwellers. We want to assure you that growing your own food is not only possible but also very ...
Incorporate Home-Canning in Meals (Plus Recipes)
Canning and preserving, to fill shelves with colorful jars, is great, but what now? How do we incorporate home canning in meals? For me, it was a bit of a learning curve. Recipes usually do not ask for home-canned produce. Some popular brands of condiments or salsa on a grocery store shelf might ...
Starting Seeds Without Grow Lights
One of the most significant benefits of starting your seeds is the cost. However, that can quickly be overshadowed if you buy expensive grow lights and run them for months. With energy costs rising, the question arises: What about starting seeds without growing lights? It's possible, and in this ...
Complete Guide on How To Grow Tomatoes Indoors
Tomatoes are one of the plants that represent summer. The aroma, the bright colors, and the yummy taste all remind us of a sunny summer day. Gardeners often can't wait to start growing tomato seedlings. Today, we want to talk about how to grow tomatoes indoors. Can you, should you, and how do you do ...
