When I began this blog, I decided it would serve several purposes. One of these is to chronicle my attempts at living a more sustainable life. Some may wonder what this means. Going "off the grid?" Not really.
I found myself asking questions such as "If I can grow the vegetables I like to eat, why should I buy them at the store? If all applesauce is just squished up apples, why can't I make that? What actually goes into making many of the things most people buy at the store?" These questions led to my version of trying to live a more sustainable life. I want to create a vegetable garden so that I know exactly what is going on my food. I have learned to make homemade vegetable stock, rather than buying it. I make applesauce, jelly, dog treats, and all kinds of things instead of buying them. If I can make what I need rather than buy it, I am going to try. It might turn out terribly (like my adventures in bread making), but it also might turn out incredibly (hello peach jelly!).
I have been doing many things to be more self-sustaining for a while, such as making jelly and applesauce and knitting. The vegetable garden will be a new endeavor that I am extremely excited about. Even though it is October, this endeavor has begun. I look forward to sharing my successes (and failures) with you, so check back to find out how it goes!
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