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How to Start Continuous Brew Kombucha | Roots & Boots

How to Start Continuous Brew Kombucha

Wondering how to start continuous brew kombucha?  Let’s take a look at the supplies you’ll need to get started, along with step-by-step instructions.

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How to Do Charlotte Mason Picture Study | Roots & Boots

How to Do Charlotte Mason Picture Study

Charlotte Mason picture study is both simple and brilliant.  You need not be an expert to conduct a picture study with your children.  In fact, you get to learn right alongside them!

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Chickweed: Foraged Greens | Roots & Boots

Chickweed: Foraged Greens

You know what’s even better than fresh, homegrown veggies? Fresh, edible WEEDS you didn’t have to plant. Like chickweed: foraged greens from the backyard.

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8 Steps to Your Best Growing Season Ever | Roots & Boots

8 Steps to Your Best Growing Season Ever

Follow these 8 steps to your best growing season ever.  If you can work these 8 steps into your gardening routine, especially at the beginning of the growing season, you’ll set yourself up for success in the garden.

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Healthy Candy Ideas for Easter Baskets

Could you use a few healthy candy ideas for Easter baskets?   Personally, I’ve gotten away from including much candy in my boys’ Easter baskets, but I do still like to slip in a few healthy-ish treats.  These also work well for Christmas stockings or any other time you want to indulge more healthfully. And by…

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Tools & Supplies for Sourdough and Home Dairy

Here are the tools and supplies I recommend for baking sourdough and making butter, cheese, etc.   Sourdough Supplies unrefined sea salt [Get 15% off with code KEEPITREAL] einkorn flour  optional: grain mill [Get $20 off with code ROOTSBOOTS20] + wheat berries digital food scale large glass bowl wooden spoon or Danish dough whisk flour shaker…

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37 Children's Books About Seeds, Gardens, and Growing Food | Roots & Boots

Children’s Books About Seeds, Gardens, and Growing Food

As a real-food-grower, homeschool mama, and major book nerd, you’d better believe I’ve got a long list of favorite children’s books about seeds, gardens, and growing food.

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How to Make Butter from Raw Milk | Roots & Boots

How to Make Butter from Raw Milk

The first time I tried it, I couldn’t believe how easy it was to make butter from raw milk. 

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8 Best Permaculture Gardening Books | Roots & Boots

8 Best Permaculture Gardening Books

Wondering which are the best permaculture gardening books?

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Honey-Sweetened Lemon Curd | Roots & Boots

Honey Sweetened Lemon Curd

When life gives you lemons, make this paleo-friendly, honey-sweetened lemon curd!

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