Welcome to Seasonal Simple Life
Join me in creating a self-sufficient, sustainable life through gardening, preserving, and simple living.
Every season offers fresh opportunities to grow your skills and reconnect with nature’s rhythms. 
Latest Posts
Why Does My Pumpkin Only Have Male Flowers?
Is your pumpkin plant producing only male flowers? Don’t worry—it isn’t always a problem. Learn why pumpkins sometimes delay female flowers, how to recognise the causes, and what you can do to encourage a healthy, productive harvest.
Raspberry Jam Recipe Ideas
Looking for delicious raspberry jam variations? Discover five easy homemade recipes, from classic raspberry vanilla jam to creative combinations with lavender, herbs, lemon balm and white chocolate. Perfect for preserving the taste of summer.
Fermented Garlic in Honey
Fermented garlic in honey is one of the easiest ferments you can make. Learn how to create this sweet, mellow and versatile condiment with just two ingredients, plus discover how it works, how to store it and delicious ways to use it.
From the Garden
Why Does My Pumpkin Only Have Male Flowers?
Is your pumpkin plant producing only male flowers? Don’t worry—it isn’t always a problem. Learn why pumpkins sometimes delay female flowers, how to recognise the causes, and what you can do to encourage a healthy, productive harvest.
What to sow and plant in July
July is one of the best months to prepare for autumn harvests. Discover which vegetables to seed-start indoors, sow directly and transplant outdoors, plus practical tips on succession planting to keep your garden productive well beyond summer.
July Garden Tasks: 17 Jobs for a Healthy Summer Harvest
July is one of the busiest months in the vegetable garden. Discover the essential garden tasks to keep your plants healthy, learn what to sow and plant for autumn harvests, and find practical tips on watering, feeding, harvesting and preserving your summer crops.
From the Pantry
Fermentation Equipment for Beginners: What You Really Need
Wondering what equipment you need for fermentation? This beginner-friendly guide explains which tools are essential, which are optional, and how to start fermenting vegetables without spending a fortune.
Fermentation for Beginners: A Simple Guide to Lacto-Fermented Vegetables
Fermentation is one of the oldest, simplest, and most rewarding ways to preserve food. In this beginner-friendly guide, you’ll learn how fermentation works, why it’s safe, what equipment you need, and how to make your first fermented vegetables with confidence. Whether you’re interested in reducing food waste, preserving your harvest, or exploring traditional food skills, this guide will help you get started.
Homemade Woodruff Syrup (Waldmeister Syrup Recipe, Uses & Tips)
A traditional Central European spring specialty, woodruff syrup captures the delicate aroma of hay, vanilla, and fresh herbs. Learn how to identify woodruff, harvest it safely, and make natural Waldmeister syrup at home — without artificial colouring.
From the Kitchen
Dampfnudeln Recipe: Authentic Bavarian Steamed Buns with a Caramelised Crust
These authentic Bavarian Dampfnudeln are soft, fluffy and finished with a delicate caramelised crust. A traditional step-by-step recipe inspired by Oma, with practical tips to help you make them perfectly at home.
Bavarian Sauerkraut Strudel Recipe (Easy & Authentic)
Crispy strudel dough meets tangy sauerkraut in this authentic Bavarian recipe. A hearty winter comfort food that transforms simple preserved cabbage into something truly special.
The Best Orange Christmas Cookies Recipe (Soft, Citrusy & Festive!)
These orange Christmas cookies are soft, citrusy, and absolutely irresistible! Made with homemade candied orange peel and non-bitter orange marmalade, they’re elegant enough for any holiday cookie plate. The secret to their incredible flavor? A double dose of orange in both the dough and the filling!
Home and Hearth
How to Make Chestnut Soap: Easy Homemade Recipe & Instructions
Learn how to make natural chestnut soap from foraged horse chestnuts! This sustainable soap recipe uses the natural saponins in chestnuts to create a gentle cleanser. Includes step-by-step instructions, safety guidelines, and an optional chestnut powder for exfoliation.
Calendula soap (Beginner’s recipe)
Calendula is known for its skin-soothing and wound-healing effects. This easy recipe for calendula...
Five uses for calendula
The first year I cultivated my garden, I decided to sow a few calendula between rows of red...
About Me
Imagine growing your own herbs on a windowsill, turning summer tomatoes into winter comfort, or creating your own gentle soaps with ingredients you can pronounce.
These aren’t impossible dreams—they’re your next small steps toward a more self-sufficient life.
Whether you’re planting your first seeds or you’ve been gardening for years, every season offers fresh opportunities to grow your skills, reduce your footprint, and reconnect with the natural rhythms that sustain us all.
Hi, I’m Angela, the “face” behind Seasonal Simple Life. Welcome to this blog!
Do you dream of creating a colourful and lively vegetable garden where you’ll cultivate all the vegetables you want?
Without chemistry but diversity and many tried and tested varieties that will fill your harvest basket with healthy and tasty fruit and vegetables?
In the evenings, the flavour of freshly cooked tomato sauce flows through the house; winter will come, eventually, and your pantry won’t fill on its own…
Do you want to live a seasonal simple life, decorate your house, craft things that make you happy and add beauty to your home?
Let’s do this together!
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