December 21st, 2024, marks the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. The hibernal solstice marks the start of winter in the north and the return of the light. It's dark in December in this corner of the PNW. The light won't change much for the next week, but we will be gaining once we get… Continue reading May You Have A Blessed Winter Solstice
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The Ten Most Read Posts In 2024
The Ten Most Read Posts In 2024: A collection of recipes, meals in a jar, and gardening articles, it seems, are the most popular here at Never Free Farm. Something happened this year, and I am so happy: our readership increased by 171% in 2024 compared to 2023. That is a massive jump for any… Continue reading The Ten Most Read Posts In 2024
Freeze-Drying Banana Bread Slices, Pumpkin Pie and Other Tasty Treats
All the rage last fall was having freeze-dried pumpkin pie coming out of your freeze-dryer on the groups of avid freeze-drying loyalists on Facebook. So of course we tried it out - and will be doing it this fall as well. Freeze-dried pumpkin pie is pretty phenomenal. It's like buttery biscotti. The secret are those… Continue reading Freeze-Drying Banana Bread Slices, Pumpkin Pie and Other Tasty Treats
The Food Forest: Plant Once, Eat Every Year
My version of the "Food Forest" might be different than how other people view it, but in the end, we approach similar goals. A food forest is permaculture concept. And for me, the final part is that I will be able to walk away from it - and do minimal upkeep yearly (pruning, weeding, and… Continue reading The Food Forest: Plant Once, Eat Every Year
Deer Lagoon Grange 846 First Annual Fundraiser Tea Party
As a farmer, a gardener, a homesteader, one who teaches the nearly lost arts and skills of food preservation, seed saving, sewing and so much more....belonging to the The Grange is a part of my life I love. Being surrounded by those who wish to preserve the old ways. I grew up visiting Grange Halls… Continue reading Deer Lagoon Grange 846 First Annual Fundraiser Tea Party