Easy DIY Garden Pest Killer You Can Make At Home
Pests are a great enemy of plants, and as a homesteader, I have not little chance for them in my garden. I often apply pesticides to the garden and...
DIY Projects You Need Before Winter
Even though winter isn't quite upon us yet, it's a great time to start preparing for the months ahead. And that means we must get what we need...
Cheap Concrete For Your Projects: Papercrete
Papercrete has been around since the 1920's. It consists of paper and portland cement. The development of papercrete was an attempt to recycle the...
Ingenious Rain Catchment System For Your Homestead
Our world is extremely polluted especially the rivers streams seas and anything connected with water. If you are homesteading and aiming to be...
Top 6 Best Egg-Laying Chicken Breeds
Chickens exist in a number of breeds that have been deliberately bred through time to generate particular qualities. As a result, certain chicken...
8 Solar Powered Items You Should Have on Hand
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...
Recognizing And Treating Common Chicken Diseases
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...
Homesteading To Do’s: September
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...
These 9 Common Garden Plants Are Toxic To Chickens
Did you know that over 13 million Americans raise chickens with ownership spread evenly between all types of rural, urban, and suburban households?...
Native American Skills for the Modern Homesteader
Depending on where you lived, how your tribe survived on the land, and whether or not you were nomadic or relatively stationary, life differed...
35+ Best Plants For Your Clay Soil
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...
DIY Seed Starter Pots
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....
Homesteading To Do’s: August
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...
5 Amish Gardening Techniques You Should Know
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 Fat With Ashes
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...
10 Medicinal Plants You Can Find On Your Homestead
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...
What Happens If You Spread Coffee Grounds In Your Garden
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...
Can You Plant a Grocery Store Cucumber?
There is nothing better than sinking your teeth into a crisp, fresh, tasting cucumber. They make awesome salads, pickles, drinks, and much more. You...
If You See These Bugs In Your Garden, Get Rid Of Them Immediately!
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....
How To Fix Clay Or Sandy Garden Soil
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...
Homesteading To Do’s: July
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...
How To Restore A Cast Iron You Bought At Garage Sales
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...
Strange Ways to Grow Potatoes In a Tiny Space
Everyone loves potatoes, they are delicious and versatile and can be made into a variety of dishes including fries, mashed potatoes, boiled...
How to Survive a Summer Power Outage
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...
How to Grow Vegetables in Small Spaces
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...
Homesteading To Do’s: June
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...
This Is How You Can Live Without Refrigeration
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...
Use This Immediately When You Have An Open Wound
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a member of the daisy or Asteraceae family. This perennial plant has numerous common names including, Milfoil,...
Mosquito and Fly Repellent Plants You Need To Grow For Summer
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...
Dangerous Insects That Are Actually Good For Your Garden
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...
10 Low-Maintenance Plants You Should Add To Your Garden
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...
Why You Should Use Banana Peels In Your Garden
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...