Hello there, Rural Sprout readers, I feel a tad guilty about not setting up a Sunday newsletter last week, when I was on vacation. So, this week I’m making up for it by loading this one with all kinds of interesting articles, both new and old. Seriously, it's HUGE!I'm originally from upstate NY, and there used to be a local used car dealership with great commercials. The guy would always say about the upcoming sale, "It's gonna be
HYOOOOJ!" To this day I can't say huge without hearing him in my head.  Anyway, moving along, Tracey. I’ve gone into Squirrel Mode, now that fall is here. I made three batches of soup this weekend, made another three gallons of chicken bone broth, roasted all of my poblano peppers and got a batch of fire cider going. The house smells great and I am beat! I think I’m going to spend the rest of my weekend
reading and sipping hot tea in my coziest chair. I have two excellent role models in my life when it comes to relaxing.  Relaxing this time of year feels different. It’s much cozier. So, my friends, have you got your squirrel mode engaged yet? What have you been cooking or preserving in the kitchen? Even better, what’s your favorite way to relax in the
fall? I love a good rainy fall day for reading, don’t you?
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Soaking garlic cloves before you plant them could give you healthier garlic with more robust roots, but does it actually work?
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Here's how to preserve autumn leaves in beeswax so they look beautiful for months to come. This is such an easy fall craft.
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Planting garlic is easy to do and well worth the wait for delicious cloves of flavorful garlic, grown right in your backyard.
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When we moved to our SW Michigan homestead in 2018, one of the first priorities was establishing a 5000 sq ft garden, but not everything went to plan...
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Let's demystify fall rose care once and for all. Here's everything you need to do for your roses in the fall.
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Whether you heat your home with wood or just enjoy sitting around a fire pit with friends and family, there's nothing as comforting as the warmth and dancing light of a fire. But did you
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Sure, fried green tomatoes are great, but what do you make when you've got a ton of green tomatoes to use up? We've got some ideas for you.
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Beyond roasting Brussels sprouts, what do you do with them? Here are eleven deliciously different Brussels sprouts recipes.
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Even the most experienced houseplant owners make some of these common mistakes. Are you guilty of any of them?
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You can make fire cider at home with seven pantry staples. This traditional health tonic can be sipped or splashed on stir fry or salads.
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Homemade broth is better than anything in the store, but who has time to make it? You do. I'll show you how to make the easiest broth ever.
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If you can't seem to get your Christmas cactus to bloom or grow, one or more of these common Christmas cactus mistakes are the culprit.
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Bottle-aged beet wine often gets mistaken for a classier dry red wine. This show-stopping country wine is easy to make and surprisingly wonderful.
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Fall is finally here with it's cool, crisp weather and pumpkin spice everything. The changing fall foliage is beautiful too, until it starts coating your lawn and needs to be dealt with. But wait! Don't
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Honey-fermented garlic is the easiest fermented food you can make. It's packed with flavor and healthy gut-bacteria. Get a jar going in under 10 minutes.
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I tried the three most popular ways to freeze butternut squash and reveal my favorite, super lazy no-peel method that works best.
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Did you miss a newsletter or want to read a few for inspiration? Find past newsletters here. Don't forget to check out our Facebook page for daily updates. That's all for this week, Rural Sprout Readers. |
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