Hi! I’m Becca!
Much loved Mom of 4 sweet little ones, wife to my amazing man, daughter and sister to a wonderful big family, and friend to some of the best ladies on the planet. I spend my days learning, growing, cooking, sewing, building, creating, teaching, and loving. I am blessed beyond measure and couldn't ask for a better life.
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Category Archives: Garden
Time to Eat- Basil, Oregano, Squash, Green beans, and Tomatoes!
This time of year is so HOT here! I love being outside most of the year, but June-August in SC is pretty miserable most days to be honest. I try to spend a few minutes outside early in the morning … Continue reading
Posted in Farm, Food, Garden, Summer, Uncategorized
Tagged basil, eat, food, green beans, oregano, pole beans, squash, Summer, tomatoes
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Time to Eat- Violets, Chickweed, and Dandelions!
Spring is coming fast here in the southeast, and healthy plants are popping up all over our yard! Three of my favorite free spring edibles are violets, chickweed, and dandelion. Sometimes I wonder why we bother growing lettuce when we … Continue reading
How to Make Sage Honey for Sore Throats
Winter is coming, and I’m starting to make my usual winter remedies to keep on hand in case sickness strikes our home. Sage honey is one of the things my kids beg for when they have sore throats, and it … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Food, Food storage and preservation, Garden, Health, Home Remedies, Recipes, Uncategorized, Winter
Tagged health, home remedy, honey, how to, sage, sore throat, wellness
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Preparing a raspberry patch
I’m getting ready to transplant my raspberries to a permanent and dedicated raspberry patch, but first I need to prepare it properly. Here is an excellent article I found that covers all the basics- bed preparation, fertilization, trellising, pruning, and … Continue reading
The Many Values of Harvesting Your Own Food
The other day we had a windy night and my kids and I were excited to find a decent drop of pecans under our pecan tree the next morning. I hadn’t expected to get anything from our pecan tree this … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Farm, Food, Garden, Health, Snacks, Summer, Uncategorized, Wild Edibles
Tagged antioxidants, fruits, garden, harvest, nutrients, pick-your-own, veggies, wild edibles
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Eating For 3 and Squash Chips
We are expecting another baby to join our family early next spring, so I find myself eating for 3 now… Me, the baby inside, and my 8 month old who is still nursing. Aside from being tired and queasy much … Continue reading
Time To Eat- Wild Blackberries!
It is May 20th, and my wild blackberry bushes are bursting with fruit! Our domestic blackberries may not ripen for another few weeks, but meanwhile we can enjoy some delicious and extra healthy wild ones. If you choose to pick … Continue reading
Posted in Farm, Garden, Health, Spring, Uncategorized, Wild Edibles
Tagged Blackberries, May, spring, wild blackberries
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Time To Eat- Strawberries!
It is May 10th, and if you live in the southern United States it is time to pick some delicious STRAWBERRIES! Our local strawberry patch has been open for “you pick” since April 8th, and they only last til the … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Farm, Garden, Spring
Tagged fresh, local, May, organic strawberries, strawberries, support local farms
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Time to Eat- Lamb’s Quarters!
I’ve been noticing a little plant called Lamb’s Quarters popping up all over my yard this spring, and I’m super excited about it! One reason I’m excited is because Lamb’s Quarters love fertile soil, so the increase of its appearance … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Farm, Garden, Health, Snacks, Spring, Summer, Uncategorized, Wild Edibles
Tagged greens, health, Lamb's Quarters, nutrition, wild edibles
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Update on Makeshift Cold Frame
Just a quick update on that makeshift strawbale cold frame I wrote about a few weeks ago… The bad news is my tomatoes I had planted inside it died. I’m actually not sure if they got too cold or too … Continue reading
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