Off Grid Knowledge

One stormy evening after a midday nap, I woke up to find that all the power in my homestead was out. I had no electricity, no hot water, and my wife...

Whatever you plan to do with your hens, keeping them happy and safe is always a top responsibility. A healthier flock of chickens will increase your...

September is upon us and with that comes a whole new list of tasks and challenges for the homestead no matter how large or small it is. Indeed, as...

Did you know that over 13 million Americans raise chickens with ownership spread evenly between all types of rural, urban, and suburban households?...

Depending on where you lived, how your tribe survived on the land, and whether or not you were nomadic or relatively stationary, life differed...

As a homesteader, I am often concerned about the soil my plants grow in. I agree that plant maintenance, plenty of sunlight, and a sound drainage...

Homesteaders and avid gardeners are rarely looking for extra work but some DIY seed starter pots may be a great way to spend a few free minutes....

As summer fades away and leaves begin to change colors, we're often left with a sense of pride in our gardens, our homesteads, and everything we've...

Whether you’ve been growing your own food for a while or you’re just starting out, finding ways to maximize your yield and reduce your production...

What happens when you mix ashes with fat? We've got the scoop on that. Get your soap making kit together, friends. We're gonna scrub this one until...

Plants have been our allies in the culinary and medicinal realms for ages. We have relied on their bitters and astringency to tempt our taste buds...

Perhaps you've heard of using coffee grounds in your garden. There are many opinions about coffee ground use in the garden and most of them are...

There is nothing better than sinking your teeth into a crisp, fresh, tasting cucumber. They make awesome salads, pickles, drinks, and much more. You...

Ever met irritating little bugs that seem to be in love with your zucchini, pumpkin, or... squash plants? Yeah, that's right. Your squash plants....

Owning a healthy and ever-growing garden needs a perfect soil type. And loamy soil is an excellent type of soil for all the garden needs. It...

There are so many things to do throughout the year as a homesteader, that you need a to-do list to ensure you don’t miss anything out. What you need...

The pioneers taught us much about what we know when it comes to campfire cooking and cast iron cookware. They cooked almost every meal in these...

Everyone loves potatoes, they are delicious and versatile and can be made into a variety of dishes including fries, mashed potatoes, boiled...

Sometimes people think that a summer power outage is easier to deal with than a winter one. After all, in the summer, you don’t have to worry about...

We all dream of big, luscious gardens with huge plots of land and the ability to till it until our arms are ready to fall off. Unfortunately, that...

June marks the end of the first part of the year, but the beginning of all things beautiful. June is the month of roses and leaves where delightful...

Can you imagine living without a fridge?! Could you even survive? I bet you could! Humans have lived like that for hundreds of years. The difference...

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a member of the daisy or Asteraceae family. This perennial plant has numerous common names including, Milfoil,...

Flies and mosquitos will eat away at your vegetable and fruit trees, and leave you with damaged crops. Additionally, if you enjoy spending time in...

Having beneficial insects is a great way to boost your garden and get the most from it. However, some of these insects are deemed dangerous to...

We refer to ourselves as “Bon Vivant,” a French term used for those who love to eat well and in abundance. For this reason, we dispense the bulk of...

Gardeners are masters of reusing and recycling everything (or very nearly everything) they use in their day-to-day life in their gardens. We manage...

As a homesteader, there is plenty to do during May including companion planting, housing young chicks outside, mulching the garden, and much more....