Zone 3 Wild Harvest Living
Hunt it. Fish it. Forage it. Grow it. Preserve it.
We’re Brooke and Brandon, a Minnesota couple learning to live more from the land — and sharing every success, mistake, and lesson along the way.
Live Wild
Zone 3 doesn’t get much love in the homesteading world. Most homesteading advice is written for longer growing seasons, bigger gardens, and milder winters.
We live differently.
Here in northern Minnesota, we grow what we can, gather what the woods give us, fill the freezer one season at a time, and preserve enough to carry us through winter.
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Sourdough Chronicles: Building a Balanced, Strong Starter
My sourdough starter has been alive for nearly two months, and apparently I still have no idea what it wants from me. I’m digging into what those tiny bubbles, slow rises, and nail-polish-remover smell were trying to tell me—and putting three feeding ratios to the test. Maybe this is the week we finally make some bread.
Giant Puffball Mushrooms Are in Season: How to Identify, Prepare, and Preserve
Giant puffball mushrooms are hard to miss—and surprisingly beginner-friendly. Learn how to identify, prepare, cook, and preserve giant puffballs, including how to check for dangerous lookalikes. We’re sharing what we’re learning about mushroom foraging in northern Minnesota, from finding them in the woods to turning one giant mushroom into dinner, pizza, and something tucked away for winter.
Life With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3: Frequently Asked Questions
People have questions about Brandon’s wheelchair, and some of them are downright hilarious. From “What put you in the chair?” to “How can you hunt in a wheelchair?” we’re sharing the real questions, Brandon’s smart-ass answers, and what life with SMA actually looks like. Come curious. Leave with a few laughs and a better understanding.
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