Make Dandelion Wine, Jelly, Syrup & More

“Many of us perceive dandelions as weeds and we’re out digging them up as soon as they appear, while others are allowing them to grow and bloom and seed (with some even planting beds of them in the Spring!).

Because they multiply so quickly, it’s easy to understand why these cheery yellow blossoms are considered a nuisance, but don’t let that fool you… these little gifts from nature are edible and have a lot to offer!

You can make tasty homemade jellies, syrups, wines and even try making a pesto from the leaves or a coffee from the roots…”

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Self Sufficient Backyard

In all that time an electric wire has never been connected to our house. We haven’t gotten or paid an electricity bill in over 40 years, but we have all the electricity we want. We grow everything we need, here, in our small backyard. We also have a small medicinal garden for tough times. Read More Here...

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