Your home for DIY projects, growing your own food, and independent living. Your home for DIY projects, growing your own food, and independent living. - Your home for DIY projects, growing your own food, and self-reliant living.

  • Home
  • DIY
  • Garden & farm
  • Animals & livestock
  • Lifestyle
    • Cooking & Canning
    • Health
    • Homeschooling
  • Pests
  • Voices
    • Farm to Kitchen Table
    • Rusty Metal Farm
    • Sam Tries Things
Hello Homestead
  • Home
  • Aislinn Sarnacki
  • Page 2

Author

Aislinn Sarnacki

Aislinn Sarnacki, a staff writer for Hello Homestead, is an avid hiker and wildlife enthusiast who is passionate about conservation and has an interest in self-sufficiency, survivalism, foraging and all things green. She’s the author of two hiking guidebooks and has worked in print journalism since graduating from the University of Maine in 2010. She and her husband live in the woods of Maine, where they collect chaga mushrooms, befriend flying squirrels and struggle to garden in the rocky soil.

DIY

How to make bloodroot salve

Aislinn Sarnacki Jul 3, 2019 1
The roots of bloodroot are vibrant red. They were used by some Native American tribes to make medicine and dyes. | Photo by Aislinn Sarnacki A woodland plant native to the eastern half of the United States and Canada, bloodroot has long…
Read more...
Garden & farm

Growing microgreens for beginners

Aislinn Sarnacki Jul 1, 2019 0
Photo by Joanne Arnold A flavorful and nutritious addition to many dishes, microgreens are often grown indoors. They don’t take up much space, and they’re ready to be harvested in a matter of days. So it’s no surprise that many…
Read more...
DIY

DIY plant markers for your garden

Aislinn Sarnacki Jun 28, 2019 0
Photo by Aislinn Sarnacki I've upgraded my garden with DIY plant markers. As a novice gardener, I have a tough time identifying plants and remembering what the heck I planted where. So each spring, as I clean out my flower beds and…
Read more...
Garden & farm

Why garter snakes and other garden snakes are a good sign

Aislinn Sarnacki Jun 26, 2019 2
A garter snake has found shelter under stone steps between flower gardens. Garter snakes are one of the most common species of snakes to make their home in gardens. | Photo by Aislinn Sarnacki Slithering along rock walls and under…
Read more...
Animals & livestock

What do ducks eat?

Aislinn Sarnacki Jun 20, 2019 2
Photo by Aislinn Sarnacki In the world of backyard poultry, ducks hold a special place in many people’s hearts. They produce rich, flavorful eggs and are — mostly — known for their charming personalities. Ducks are hardy by nature, and…
Read more...
Lifestyle

These natural sunburn remedies will soothe your skin

Aislinn Sarnacki Jun 17, 2019 0
The warm sun feels so good. Perhaps you took precautions. Perhaps you forgot. But now you have a sunburn. These natural sunburn remedies will help soothe the ache. Photo by Linda Coan O'Kresik Sunburns have a way of sneaking up. On…
Read more...
Homeschooling

How to find homeschool groups in your area

Aislinn Sarnacki Jun 14, 2019 0
Seeking homeschool groups to supplement your children's learning at home? Here's where to look and what to consider to find ones in your area. Image by Michal Jarmoluk from Pixabay Homeschooling may seem like it could be lonely or…
Read more...
Cooking & Canning

What are microgreens and why should you eat them?

Aislinn Sarnacki Jun 12, 2019 1
Arugula microgreens. | Photo by Pamela Hargest With delicate stems and tiny leaves, microgreens are often found sprinkled on salads and stuffed in artisanal burgers. They quickly jazz up a dish, adding a little extra flavor, color and…
Read more...
DIY

6 easy upcycling projects for a rainy day

Aislinn Sarnacki Jun 11, 2019 0
When rain puts a halt to outdoor projects and chores, it’s a great time to get creative indoors. Upcycling old tired objects and materials -- breathing new life into something you no longer use — is a great way to do that. Upcycling is…
Read more...
Garden & farm

Dandelions, mint, other edible plants that spread and take over

Aislinn Sarnacki Jun 5, 2019 0
Photo by Aislinn Sarnacki Planting a neat cluster of mint in your herb garden may seem like a great idea. The leaves are fragrant and tasty, great for adding to teas and salads and fizzy drinks. But beware, mint is among the edible…
Read more...
Animals & livestock

How to milk a goat

Aislinn Sarnacki Jun 4, 2019 2
Mandy Wheaton milks a Nubian goat on her homestead, Wheaton Mountain Farm in Bucksport, Maine. | Photo by Aislinn Sarnacki For many dairy goat farmers, milking isn’t just a daily chore. It’s also a time to connect with each animal,…
Read more...
Animals & livestock

Should you raise sheep on your homestead?

Aislinn Sarnacki May 24, 2019 0
A sheep at Savage Hart Farm in Vermont. | Photo by Peggy Allen There’s nothing quite as idyllic as a flock of sheep peacefully grazing on a lazy summer day. Long esteemed as valuable livestock, sheep are gentle animals that are well…
Read more...
Older posts
Newer posts
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS Feed
Newsletter

  • About Hello Homestead
  • Terms of service
  • Contributors
  • Our parent company
  • Sitemap
© 2025 - Hello Homestead. All rights reserved.

Hello Homestead
1 Merchants Plaza
Bangor, ME 04401

RSS feed
Sign in

Welcome, please log into your account.

Forget password?
Sign in

Recover your password.

A password will be emailed to you.