8 Unusual Uses for Manure Around Your Homestead
When most of us think of manure we head to the compost heap. We want to break it down and know that as a side dressing in gardens it will work...
How to Water Your Plants When You’re Away
The great thing about rain is we don’t have to water. But that assumes we’re home assessing how much water any of our plants or gardens need....
Best Hand Grain Mills You Can Buy
If you want the ability to turn stored wheat, corn, or other grains into fresh flour without power, a quality hand grain mill is one of the most...
How to Make a Dakota Fire Hole That Burns Without Smoke
A good hot fire is essential in survival situations for warmth, sanitizing water, and cooking food. The problem with fire is that both the light and...
DIY Self-Feeding Keyhole Garden
Keyhole gardens were first developed as a concept in Africa to help to grow food in dry areas. They are now becoming popular in other hot, dry areas...
These 15 Foods Can Never Spoil
Living on a homestead means that you can't go grocery shopping whenever you want. To not starve yourself and your loved ones, it is important to...
Fermented Fish: A Self-Sufficient Food Tradition Worth Reviving
Fermentation isn’t new. It’s one of the oldest food preservation techniques known to humankind, dating back thousands of years. Long before...
Foraging In Autumn: Edible And Medicinal Plants You Need To Forage Before They’re Gone
We often consider foraging a springtime activity as we anxiously await the first greens after winter. But autumn is harvest season. Traditionally,...
How to Plant Celery: A Step-by-Step Guide for Self-Sufficient Gardeners
Celery may not be the first crop most people think to grow, but once you add it to your garden, you’ll see why it deserves a spot. This crisp,...
Smart Ways To Reuse Things That You Usually Throw Away
My grandparents never threw away a thing that could have been used later on. They were the old time preppers: stockpiling and re-purposing almost...
Dexter Cows: The Small Cattle With a Big Role in Self-Sufficiency
If you’ve been looking for a way to add cattle to your homestead without needing hundreds of acres or a feed bill that drains your savings, you...
10 Natural Remedies for Common Livestock Ailments
When livestock fall sick, things can go downhill fast. What starts as a minor cold in a goat or a patch of scours in a calf can quickly spread,...
Bucket Gardening: How to Grow Your Own Food Anywhere
Not everyone has access to sprawling garden beds or fertile farmland—but that doesn’t mean you can’t grow your own food. Bucket gardening is one of...
I Saved $400 a Month by Stockpiling This Way
Living off-grid, my main goal was always to live a sustainable life without overspending or wasting anything. However, when I first moved, my bills...
8 Invisible Threats Hiding in Your Water Supply
You hauled the buckets, dug the well, or set up the rain barrels. That clear water looks pure, tastes fine most days, and feels like victory. A...
This Tiny Bug Can Destroy Your Garden in 48 Hours
It’s a scenario many homesteaders have faced — or will at some point. You step into your garden one morning, expecting to admire your thriving...
Root Cellar vs. Solar Fridge
When living off-grid, keeping food fresh becomes a daily challenge that affects every meal you eat. Two storage solutions stand at opposite ends of...
DIY Harvest Booster Tonic
When I started living off-grid, I remembered this rule: your land will give you back what you sow into it. So, when it came to feeding my crops, I...
How to Store 2+ Years Worth of Food in a Small Pantry
Small spaces force you to think differently about food storage. When you have limited square footage but need to store enough provisions for two...
This Is How Your Compost Could Kill You
Compost is usually thought of as safe, natural, and even healthy for your garden. But beneath the surface of that pile, there can be hidden dangers...
Why is Rosemary So Hard to Grow?
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is one of the most beloved culinary and medicinal herbs, yet many gardeners find it surprisingly difficult to...
Grandma’s $1 Desperation Pie
Grandma’s $1 Water Pie, also known as Depression Era Pie, is a simple recipe that has often been passed down generation after generation with...
Canned Beets: A Long-Lasting Source of Nutrition and Wellness
Beets have been prized for centuries as both food and medicine. From ancient Greek athletes who consumed them for strength, to traditional healers...
Why You Should Add Alum Salt to Your Water
Alum may just become your favorite spice cabinet survival tool once you realize how effective it is at water purification. Alum salt, also known as...
Book Review: The Encyclopedia of Country Living by Carla Emery
When it comes to homesteading books, few titles are as well-loved—or as frequently recommended—as The Encyclopedia of Country Living by Carla Emery....
12 Amish Farming Secrets Every Homesteader Should Know
Unlock the secrets of sustainable living with insights straight from the Amish playbook. In this revealing article, we’ll explore 12 time-tested...
Can Chickens Eat Celery?
When you’re raising chickens, it’s natural to wonder which foods from your own kitchen or garden can be shared with the flock. Celery often comes up...
8 Backyard Projects You Can Make on a Budget
For many of us, our backyards represent both a comfortable and functional living space. How much we use that space can be limited by the seasons in...
How Big a Greenhouse Do I Need?
Building or buying a greenhouse is one of the most exciting steps in gardening. But before you jump in, you’ll want to answer the big question: how...
How Planting in Rows Could Destroy your Garden
Most of us grew up learning that planting in neat, straight rows is the key to a successful garden. It looks tidy, it’s easy to manage, and it’s...
19 Ingenious Ways You Can Repurpose Tomatoes
If you grow tomatoes on your homestead, you probably already know how wonderful they taste fresh off the vine. But tomatoes are way more than just a...
How To Grow Food for a Year in Just 4 Square Feet
If someone told me you could feed yourself for an entire year from a space smaller than your dining table, I’d probably raise an eyebrow too. But...
