Kathleen | Roots & Boots

41 Ways to Start Homesteading Without Land

Homesteading without LAND?  Yes!! Homesteading in an apartment? Yes!! Homesteading is a state of mind – choosing to become more of a creator and less of a consumer. Even if you’ll never have a piece of land, there are dozens of ways you can lead a homesteading life to benefit you and your family and…

Extend Your Growing Season with a DIY Cold Frame

Ready to extend your growing season with a DIY cold frame?

Crispy Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

Crispy Balsamic Brussels Sprouts are strangely addictive and wonderfully versatile!

DIY Spoon Butter for Wooden Spoons and Cutting Boards

Keep your wooden spoons and cutting boards in top shape with this simple, DIY spoon butter.  It also makes a great gift!

5 Ways to Prepare Garden Beds for Winter

Wondering how to prepare garden beds for winter? There are several ways to maximize your garden beds during the off season.

Parmesan Herb Crusted Acorn Squash

Looking for a new way to serve acorn squash?  This Parmesan Herb Crusted Acorn Squash recipe is guaranteed to be a new favorite at your house! 

Pepitas: Roasted Squash or Pumpkin Seeds

Don’t toss your squash or pumpkin seeds!  Instead, turn them into tasty pepitas.

How to Grow Worm-Free Peaches Without Pesticides

Wondering how to grow worm-free peaches without resorting to chemicals?  This was my goal, too.  Here’s how we avoid worms in our homegrown peaches…

Paleo Peach Cobbler (Freezer-Friendly)

This Paleo Peach Cobbler is simple, delicious, and freezer-friendly.  I make it every summer with our homegrown peaches, and love to tuck extra filling in the freezer for future cobblers.

How to Freeze Onions

Wondering how to freeze onions?  Freezing is a simple way to preserve your homegrown onions for year-round use.