Author: Annie Bernauer

Annie Bernauer is a certified Master Gardener and Master Naturalist. She enjoys writing about her family's adventures in modern day homesteading in Montana and helping others to learn these skills.

How to make dandelion tea, syrup and jelly | Montana Homesteader

Dandelion tea, jelly and syrup

The Postage Stamp Vegetable Garden

Saving Money By Buying Second Hand

Buying nucs vs package bees- which is better? | Montana Homesteader

Buying Nuc vs Package Bees: Which is better?

Why We Love our FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer

chickens from scratch book a must have guide for raising baby chicks | Montana Homesteader

Chickens From Scratch Book Giveaway

Making Tough Decisions on the Homestead

Heirloom seeds, hybrid seeds and more | What's the difference? | Montana Homesteader

Heirloom Seeds, Hybrids and More: What’s the Difference?

Introducing New Chickens to the Flock

Spring on the Montana Homestead

How to transport chickens

Palachinke German Crepes Recipe | Montana Homesteader

Traditional German Hungarian Palachinke Recipe

Hello I'm Annie and welcome to our blog!

I was raised in an old farmhouse in the country and taught by three generations of women in my family to cook from scratch, can and preserve food, nurture plants to grow, craft with my hands, and live a simple, meaningful life. Now I'm teaching my own children these skills on our little homestead in Montana. I am a Master Gardener and a Master Naturalist and love helping others learn. I'm sharing these vintage skills here so you too can live a simple, more connected homemade life- one canning jar at a time!