Category: Homesteading Tips

Herbal Spotlight: Amaranth, How To Harvest & Use It

8/10/2020

One of the most nutrient-dense foods available may just be growing in your flower bed! More than just a pretty face, Amaranth’s flowers & leaves are edible-- but most importantly, her seeds can be eaten like quinoa or couscous, & are PACKED with protein, vitamins, minerals, & dietary fiber. Although not a grass like the true grains, amaranth seed is

often considered a grain. Both the seeds & leaves are edible, tasty & highly nutritious-- indeed, amaranth contains more protein than many grains!

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homesteading tips: herb drying

8/10/2020

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An old barn or dry basement is very useful for drying herbs.

To make these days of bounty in the garden last as long as possible, we're busy gathering, drying, tincturing, & canning -- & I thought a quick review of some drying techniques might be helpful. My favorite methods are hanging, screen drying, & bagging. I know many people now use dehydrators, but I like to keep it more ‘Old School’ with my methods!

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My husband & I were blessed with 2 beautiful girls. When I was diagnosed with MS, I couldn't keep up the pace working retail. We decided on a simpler life, built a cabin in the woods, & moved to mid-coast Maine