What To Do Before The Upcoming US Food Shortage
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Have you ever thought about what would happen if one day there is no more food left in the US? Sounds scary, right?! But guess what?! You will never...
Stop Throwing Your Grass Clippings, Do This Instead
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Come summer, and the grass in the garden seems to grow faster each day. While it is the perfect weather to set up a barbecue outdoors or spend time...
Stop Doing This On Your Property!
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When I first started homesteading, I thought of it as a fun hobby that could be approached however I wanted. But as I embarked on the journey, I...
Why You Should Dry Your Food Instead Of Canning It
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Being prepared for hard times is a vital part of homesteading. One way to store food for later use is to can it, but many of us are now turning to...
Are You Missing These From Your Property?
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There are certain projects that can elevate your homestead experience instantly. These not only provide you with a sense of security and...
The Worst Animals To Raise. Do You Have One On Your Property?
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Homesteading can be fascinating. But deciding which animals to keep and which to let go of on your property can be tricky. Raising animals on a...
I Finally Did It
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Fish are bred and raised in a controlled environment as part of fish farming, commonly called aquaculture, a significant agricultural area. It has...
How To Entertain Your Chickens
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Now is a great time to unwind your homestead and declutter everything. However, as winters are over, your chickens might not be in the mood to stay...
Trees With Edible Leaves You Should Forage This Summer
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In the age of convenience and mass-produced food, foraging is a great way to broaden your selection of healthy ingredients outside of whatโs grown...
Root Cellar Mistakes You Need To Avoid At All Costs
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Before the modern era of refrigeration, people had to find natural ways to keep fruits and vegetables from spoiling. Ancient peoples realized that...
8 Household Uses for Rosemary
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Rosemary is a prized herb recognized for its culinary value. It infuses a distinct aroma to enhance the way food tastes. A sprig of rosemary...
Can Vinegar Go Bad?
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Vinegar is a versatile ingredient used for cooking, cleaning, and natural remedies, but can vinegar go bad? Whether youโre using vinegar as a salad...
Pig In A Jar
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Maybe you've just gotten a new canner or you're excited to see what your pressure cooker can do. I'm the same way when I get a new kitchen gadget: I...
Donโt Throw Away Your Onion Skins, Do This Instead!
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If you are trying to cut down on your trash, a good place to start is with your kitchen scraps. Onion is probably one of the kitchen staples that...
How To Make An Invisible Shelter
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When there is a societal breakdown, be it localized rioting or a nationwide crisis, looting becomes a major concern that we need to take seriously;...
DIY Electricity Free Fridge
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During a grid-down scenario, the loss of electricity presents an immediate problem of food spoilage. While generators, battery banks, and other...
How To Grow A Weed-Free Garden
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The perfectly manicured, landscaped and abundant garden may be a wish list for most โ where not a leaf is out of place, and everything is growing...
7 Foods You Can Cook From Scraps You Normally Throw Away
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Did you know that each year, about 119 billion pounds of food is wasted in the US? That equals about 130 billion meals and $408 billion in food...
They Should Teach This In Schools
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Reading, writing, and math skills are important to learn as well as social skills, teamwork, and technology skills. But there are other skills that...
You Wonโt Have To Make Compost Again
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I have a confession to make: I used to hate composting. The smell, the mess, and the endless waiting. These days, things have changed. I use now...
Why You Should Bury Glass Bottles In Your Garden
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As an avid homesteader, I'm always on the lookout for new ways to help give my plants an extra boost. So why you should bury glass bottles in your...
How To Get Rid Of A Wasp Nest
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Imagine having a lovely afternoon on your homestead while praising the fruits you have planted. Suddenly your peace is all gone as you sense buzzing...
DIY Solar Powered Air Cooler
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As homesteaders, we understand the importance of self-sufficiency and using what we have. One of the most significant resources at our disposal, is...
Do Not Throw Your Plastic Bags, Do This Instead
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Plastic bags have long been a topic of concern regarding their environmental impact. They take hundreds of years to decompose and can cause severe...
Do This โTill Your Fingers Turn Yellow
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Greetings, fellow homesteaders! Today, I want to tell you about a plant that often goes overlooked but holds incredible potential: the humble...
Bell Pepper
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One of the most nutritious and versatile vegetables you can grow on your homestead is the bell pepper. With its rich nutritional profile, sweet...
You Will Never Run Out Of Medicine If You Grow This
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I've been searching for a good seed kit for quite a while now because Iโve always wanted to start my own medicinal garden in my backyard. Iโm not...
Three Sisters Planting โ How to Plant The Three Sisters Garden
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These three sisters planting gardens kept Native Americans of several different communities alive for thousands of years. Easily planted together,...
Duck Eggs Vs. Chicken Eggs
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Ah, do you want to raise chickens or ducks? For most people, the answer to that question will depend on which they prefer in the debate of duck vs....
Aeroponics
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Homesteaders are always looking for innovative agricultural practices to maximize productivity at the same time as minimize resource consumption....
What The Amish Ate During The Great Depression
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The Amish people were known for their resourcefulness and ability to make do with what they had. During the Great Depression, when many families...
11 Fast Growing Vegetables To Grow In A Crisis
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Fresh fruits and veggies are a staple of our diet. They fuel our bodies and sharpen our minds, but what happens if we cannot access this precious...
