The Backyard Pantry - From Ours to Yours

10/06/2026

Okay guys! I know this is a long one but come and check out what we still have growing here at The Backyard Pantry!

10/04/2026

Flash back to that time we baked so much bread that we broke our oven. 🤦🏼‍♀️🤣

Just one of the expenses of showing up for your customers! 🥰 you’re gonna have set backs, you’re gonna have expenses you weren’t expecting. It gets hard but just keep your head up and keep going!

You are all so amazing. We can’t express enough just much we appreciate each and every one of our customers!

Thank you for all the love and support!!

You helped get us to where we are today with over 5,500 followers!

10/04/2026

Taking it easy today and enjoying a nice stroll in this beautiful weather!

Of course I had to represent and wear my MoGrown hat. I absolutely love this rust color although the olive green one is just as Gorgeous. We also have the gray. 🤣

Gotta make sure I have one for every outfit lol 

10/04/2026

FireC***r in a jar! Just add your apple c***r vinegar and let it sit!

🍂 Cold and flu season is right around the corner. Is your cabinet ready?

Have you ever bought a whole bag of herbs just to use a single sprig , then watched the rest sit in your pantry until it lost its flavor? Making fire c***r at home can get expensive fast when you're buying every ingredient separately.

That's exactly why we created our premade Fire C***r Mix 🌿

Here's what we've already done for you:

✅ Measured every herb in the right ratios

✅ Chopped and prepped everything

✅ Freeze dried it all to lock in freshness, flavor, and nutrients

✅ Sealed it airtight so it stays shelf stable until you're ready to make it

All you have to do:

🔥 Fire C***r Mix: add apple c***r vinegar and let it steep, add honey as needed when dosing

No hunting down a dozen ingredients. No leftover bags going to waste. No guessing on ratios. Just open, add your liquid, and you're done!

🎁 These also make a thoughtful gift for the friend who loves home remedies, the new homesteader, or anyone who wants to start their herbal journey without the overwhelm.

Tuck one into a stocking or gift basket this season!

Find in the Remedies section at
www.backyard-pantry.com 💛

10/03/2026

10/02/2026

They have so much to offer and work so incredibly hard and only 11 & 13 years old!

They have already sold out of the kiwi and the mango, but they still have strawberry, banana, pear, and apple!

They also have things like freeze dried Three Musketeers, star crunch, coconut dream cookies, oatmeal cream pies, fudge marshmallow cookies, candy corn, Twix, lemon heads, Tootsie rolls, skittles, marshmallows, sour gummy bears, etc.

10/02/2026

My harvest right before the rain hit. 🤩

I mean…. It’s just so pretty!!

First harvest of October, can’t complain! 🥰

10/01/2026

Some of these are real beasts!

🍄‍🟫 We're growing our own shiitake mushrooms, and you can too!

Out here at The Backyard Pantry, we love finding ways to grow food in every corner of the homestead, even the shady ones. Shiitakes are one of our favorites because they turn a stack of hardwood logs into years of fresh, homegrown mushrooms.

Here's how it works:

🌳 Pick the right wood. Freshly cut hardwood logs, oak being the gold standard, about 3 to 6 inches across.

🔨 Inoculate. Drill holes, tap in shiitake plug spawn, and seal each one with wax to keep moisture in and competitors out.

⏳ Be patient. The mycelium quietly colonizes the log for 6 to 12 months. This is the hardest part!

💧 Fruit. Once colonized, logs fruit naturally in spring and fall, or you can "shock" them by soaking in cold water for 24 hours to trigger a flush.

🔁 Enjoy for years. A well-kept log can produce for 3 to 5 years or more.

Why we love them: Shiitakes are rich in B vitamins, packed with savory umami flavor, and a beautiful way to use shady spots where vegetables won't thrive. Bonus tip: set them gill side up in the sun for a few hours before cooking to boost their vitamin D.

Growing your own food doesn't always mean rows of tomatoes. Sometimes it's a quiet log in the shade, doing its thing until one morning you walk out and find dinner. 🌿

Have you ever grown mushrooms? Drop your questions below. We'd love to help you get started!

10/01/2026

Check out these boys, only 11 and 13 years old, running their own business right here in Republic.

Need something to do this weekend?! Don’t miss out on the Republic Pumpkin Daze! They will be there, go show them your support. They’ve been in business for 1.5 years and do all the work on their own!