A quick terrarium for two plants, creeping fig and strawberry begonia, sourced from the Biltmore Estate nursery in 2014. The jar, initially intended for coffee storage, was modified with a black lid. Currently, the moss is struggling due to drought but is expected to recover with humidity.
Category: Handmade
Craft Meets Flavor
The Portable Spice Kit with Forest Orange Lining is designed for outdoor enthusiasts who value flavor and style. It features a sleek metal tin lined with vibrant felt, five glass vials for seasonings, and a secure band for notes. Handmade and durable, it enhances culinary experiences on the go.
Life on a 19th Century Farm: Food, Clothing, and Daily Life
Today is Saturday. I’m pretty sure some of you will be off to the grocery store to pick up groceries for the upcoming week or month. On the average person’s shopping list would probably be milk, bread, butter, and all other types of staples that we’ve become accustomed to eating. Over the past few years,…
Exploring Culinary Uses of Scuppernong Grapes in Southern Cuisine
Welcome back! Today’s video is all about picking bronze scuppernong grapes and making delicious jelly. If you’ve never heard of or tried bronze scuppernong grapes, you’re in for a treat. These unique grapes have a beautiful golden color and a sweet taste that is perfect for making homemade jelly. So, join me as we venture…
DIY Upcycled Vintage Suitcase Side Table with Storage
Boho, chic, eclectic, weird, unique, or just cute! I’ve always wanted to make one of these unique little side tables.
Homemade Muscadine Jelly Recipe | Easy Canning Guide
Picked a basket of wild muscadines growing on our property and made some Homemade muscadine jelly! — FromTheAlderGrove (@TheAlderGrove) September 19, 2021 Ingredients: Instructions: Remember to follow proper canning procedures to ensure the safety and longevity of your muscadine jelly. Enjoy
Pocket Spice Kit for Outdoor Adventures – Nannas Garden Shop Review
I just wanted to share a review that someone did for me on the Pocket Spice Kit that I make and sell over on Etsy! Scott over at the@wanderingthewilderness Youtube channel reached out to me about the spice kits that I’ve been making for Etsy and asked if he could do review for his YouTube…
Garden Stuff – Chicken Feed Bag Planter
The area we live in makes it a little difficult to garden. With all the red dirt and clay our garden has always been some type of raised bed or in planters. This year I’m trying something new with the feed bags that I save whenever I buy chicken feed. I cut a small hole…
Homemade Hard Soap
Homemade Hard Soap Hard Soap (Castile) – Only 3 Ingredients Olive Oil, Water & Lye Cured 1 Year (for hardness) Just like Nanna would have made way back then! Recreated from researching recipes found in old newspaper clippings, magazines, and handwritten recipes found tucked away in old recipe books. Most times I make and use…
Homemade Chicken Water Warmer: Clay Pot & Light Bulb
DIY chicken (poultry) water warmer. Made from a clay pot, clamp light with a 60-watt bulb and a piece of tile. The water container is also anchored to the ceiling so it doesn’t accidentally get knocked or blown over. Note: A real light bulb must be used else there won’t be enough heat to keep…
Someone’s Handiwork
The author discovered two quilt tops at a thrift store for under $5, inspiring a quilting project. The quilt, likely made in the early 1900s with black and white squares and dark harvest gold, features hand-stitched quilting and edge binding. It aims to honor the original creator’s legacy.
Water + Lye + Lard = Soap
Sometimes I come across recipes that pique my interest. I’ve been fascinated with the home life of people who lived in our area back in the 1800s. From their clothing to their homes, transportation, health remedies, train schedules, and their cooking habits. Last week while doing some research I came across a hard soap recipe…