Monthly Archives: June 2012

Harvesting and Cleaning Garlic From the Garden / Garlic Press

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Jacqueline

One of the greatest reasons to garden for our family (beside keeping fit with the exercise and knowing what we produce is chemical-free) is growing our own medicine. Garlic is as powerful as penicillin without the side effects. Garlic is probably at the top of the “Must- … Continue reading →

Posted in Garden, Health, Herbs, Preparedness, Raw food, Superfoods | 7 Comments

My Picks Of The Week/ ‘EOA’ Link-Up #42

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Jacqueline

Welcome to the 42nd edition of our weekly homemaking link-up party: ‘Encourage One Another’! Thank-you for sharing your homemaking wisdom, lovely tutorials, and introducing yourselves – I enjoy meeting each one of you and reading your post as I can. Hurrah! for the growing community … Continue reading →

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“Like Mother, Like Daughter…”, A Guest Post By JES

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Jacqueline

Lady Shannon and Kitty on the Dunes by James Shannon  “Behold, every one that useth proverbs shall use this proverb against thee, saying, As is the mother, so is her daughter.” ~ Ezekiel 16:44 It is sad that the proverb, “As … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Post, Modesty, Parenting, Raising Daughters, The Christian Walk | 3 Comments

Walk Around the Garden: Rhubarb, Radishes, and Tree Swallows

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Jacqueline

If you love rhubarb in pies or tarts, you might as well grow it; it is so easy. I planted three Valentines (a variety of rhubarb), but failed to water them when we took an extended vacation, and wouldn’t you … Continue reading →

Posted in Garden, Outdoor Living, Vegetables | 10 Comments

The Best Power Bars Ever ~ A Whole Foods Snack!

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Jacqueline

Here is our version of a healthy protein bar that we absolutely love. Thank you Lindsay at Passionate Homemaking for the inspiration. I’ll say that again…it is de-LISH-us! Using four super foods (flax or chia seed, coconut oil, raw honey, and raw … Continue reading →

Posted in Coconut Oil, Food & Recipes, Gluten-Free, Health, Raw food, Raw Honey, Superfoods, Tutorial | 44 Comments

Ramblings About Rain-Barrels

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Jacqueline

We don’t know how much we depend on water until we don’t have it! Collecting rainwater for your garden is a wise idea, no matter what your motivation. If you’re on a municipal water system, you stand to save a … Continue reading →

Posted in Garden, Outdoor Living, Preparedness, Water | 10 Comments

My Picks Of The Week/ ‘EOA’ Link-Up #41

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Jacqueline

Welcome to the 41st edition of our weekly homemaking link-up party: ‘Encourage One Another’! Thank-you for sharing your homemaking wisdom, lovely tutorials, and introducing yourselves – I enjoy meeting each one of you and reading your post as I can. I am so genuinely thankful and inspired … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Encourage One Another' Link-Up | 18 Comments

How To Easily Cut A Watermelon

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Jacqueline

What! Is this Valentine’s Day in June?? No. But I love all of you who regularly come and visit DeepRoots! I send you hearts for your day! ♥♥♥ : I have always had a hard time cutting a watermelon (I guess … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Recipes, Raw food | 15 Comments

Homemade Bleach Alternative ~Non-Toxic and Frugal

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Jacqueline

I must make a confession. In our home, we’ve gone green in so many areas: water collection barrels, passive solar and solar collectors, in transition to organics in the pasture, raising some of our own food, safe household products…uh…well…hmmm, that … Continue reading →

Posted in Cleaning, Health | 14 Comments

Fatherhood ~ Teach Them Diligently

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Jacqueline

(source) Fatherhood How’s the little chap to know Just the proper roads to go ~ Jacqueline

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