Kathleen | Roots & Boots, Author at 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.

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.

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…

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…

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.

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.

8 Best Permaculture Gardening Books

Wondering which are the best permaculture gardening books?

Honey Sweetened Lemon Curd

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

Roasted Bone Marrow Spread with Herbs

If you’ve never tasted roasted bone marrow, you are missing out! And this roasted bone marrow spread with herbs just takes it to the next level. So fancy! So delicious! And so EASY to make.