It’s apple harvesting time at the Quiet Harvest, and that means it’s time to make apple cider vinegar. If you’ve never had the joy of creating your own, it’s deeply satisfying and something you can easily do! There’s something deeply satisfying about making vinegar from apple peels and cores—the parts most people toss away. It feels like alchemy, turning leftovers…
From Root to Table
Not every homestead stretches across acres of pasture and open fields. Many people start small, with a backyard, a quarter acre, or even just enough space for a shed and a patch of grass. But even on a modest plot, animals can play an important role. They provide food, companionship, and a rhythm to daily life. The trick is choosing…
The garden feels different when autumn edges in. The mornings grow sharper, the light slants lower, and there’s a sense of urgency in the air. For anyone who’s grown herbs through the spring and summer, the first frost is both a signal and a deadline. Tender leaves that thrived in warmth won’t last once the nights dip below freezing. That…
Summer is a season of abundance. The garden is full, farmers’ markets spill over with color, and it feels like everything ripens at once. But just as quickly as it arrives, the season slips away. The tomatoes fade, the berries disappear, and suddenly we’re standing in the chill of autumn, wishing we had tucked more away. That’s where the freezer…