Sleepy Hollow Homestead

A winter pantry is one strategy for developing resilience.

Handcrafted spice blends make delicious gifts.

There are about 200 orchid species native to North America. Meet three from the PNW.

It’s delicious. It tastes like tomatoes. It’s freezable.

This recipe is all about end-of-the-season abundance: tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic, and herbs. The aroma is amazing!

Oxymels soothe respiratory symptoms and are especially effective with congested coughs.

Herbal honey is a delicious and effective home remedy for sore throats and lung congestion.

Easy to make and store, herbal syrups can be both a remedy and a nourishing tonic.

Fire Cider vinegar is a kitchen remedy that is immune-boosting, congestion-clearing and body-warming.

There are far better sweeteners than sugar. Which one is best for you?

We can restore biodiversity one person at a time with three simple actions.

Natural diasters, pandemics, and economic downturns test our resilience. How resilient are you?

Recycling onion skins to dye wool yarn is a great introduction to dyeing with plants.

One of the easiest and delicious ways to preserve an abundance of herbs and greens.

Local food systems provide resilience, healthy food and support local economies.