Even when the beds look quiet, the soil is still alive and working. A little mulch now saves you from a lot of headaches in spring. Garlic, onions, perennials, they’ll all thank you later. 🌱🧡 Do you mulch your beds before the deep freeze? Leaves, straw, chips, compost, what’s your go-to?

When the garden hands you green tomatoes, make salsa verde! Easy, spicy, and perfect for canning or freezing, because nothing beats knowing exactly what’s in your food 🌶️🫙 This is just as good as using actual tomatillos! What are ways you like to use up your green tomatoes?? Watch me make it here👇https://www.tiktok.com/@the_sovereign_mama/video/7569282402573356319

Deer season is upon us! 🦌 Looking for new ways to use your venison? Try one of my absolute favorites, Venison Birria Tacos! Perfect for those extra-gamey cuts. There are tons of birria recipes out there, but this is my tried-and-true version, and I’m excited to share it with you. If you try this, tell me how gamey your deer was and whether the birria helped mellow it out! And if you’ve got a favorite venison recipe of your own, drop it below, I’m always hunting for new ways to use ours this time of year.

Dinner done in one pan~steady energy, happy crew. Save this for busy nights. 🌾

A week’s worth of easy, budget-friendly meals with no bread or pasta, just wholesome, down-to-earth food that keeps you fueled and feeling good. 🍳 Save it, print it, and swap in your favorite proteins or veggies.