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A few weeks ago I gave you my recipe for flax jelly, for relief colds and flu. Check out my article on making your own hand sanitizer using flax seeds. Flax is one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world. Like most agricultural plants, it originated in the Middle East and travelled around the [...]
I am new at making pine needle basket making. There are many experts out there. I’m not one of them. But I’ve learned a bit in making my second basket and I think my experience will help you avoid some of the pitfalls that I’ve encountered. I am making functional baskets that are intended to [...]
Yesterday I talked to you about the many beneficial uses of the pine trees that you have growing on your homestead. One of my favourite uses of the Pine is to make sweet smelling coiled baskets. Unfortunately most how-to books will direct you to purchase your basket making materials from a craft supply store, and [...]
Willows are one of the easiest plants to grow on your homestead. If you have space away from septic drainage fields and building foundations then you really should consider planting a few willow sticks. 1. Willows are carbon sequesters. Willows are fast growing trees from the poplar family. They absorb carbon from the air into [...]
On Monday we sheared the angora goats and the sheep on our homestead. It took a whole year to grow their wool and mohair. Animals with parasite loads, or inadequate nutrition can’t grow enough hair to cover their bodies and keep themselves warm. Animals with health issues have scrappy fleeces. So we pay attention to [...]
Shearing day can make or break the whole year for a fiber producer. You want the day to go as smoothly as possible. You want to keep the shearer relaxed and happy so he can focus on his job. And you want to stay focused and relaxed, too, so that the day is pleasant and [...]
Virgin Coconut Oil, Gold Label - 1 quart
