Off Grid Knowledge

When people think of winter, they think gardening is over for the year and livestock is all harvested in Autumn. Obviously, this looks like downtime...

Every season has its pros and cons. And while winter affords the opportunity to spend some time with the family all cozy and snug, the cost of...

Did you know that instead of using expensive wood chips around your homestead you can get the same results from sawdust (and it’s either free or...

For many property owners, acquiring our first bit of land sends us over the moon. We have finally reached the moment in life where we see our dreams...

Ever lost a button and wanted to replace it? Or needed to patch a hole on your jean or mend a fallen hem? I know I have. Many homesteaders believe...

I grew up on a dairy farm in central New Jersey. As a child, I didn’t like all the work, but after moving at the age of 13 to the DC area, and into...

Taking some time off to pop some popcorn and watch entertaining homesteading movies can sometimes remove all the stress out of your life. In this...

If one mentions the word ‘grass’, chances are you might think of it as something that’s should be kept away from your garden. Sure, there are many...

About this time last year, a tragedy happened. I had called the landscaping company to come and freshen up my yard for my birthday celebrations, and...

Making compost is equal parts art and science. While many people focus on the optimal carbon to nitrogen ratio, some of these people aren’t...

Thousand of animals are killed yearly in road accidents. In most cases, these dead animals lay decomposing on the shoulder of the road. They become...

People move to the country for lots of reasons. Some move because the police force in the city has been defunded, leaving ordinary folks who can not...

In the United States, you can find about 30 venomous snake varieties nationwide. It is estimated by the CDC, that approximately 7000-8000 venomous...

Passionate gardeners have a fondness for herbs. Why wouldn’t they? Having plants and foliage that can be used in various ways is always an...

Perhaps the next Revolutionary War will take place in a vegetable garden. Instead of bullets, there will be seeds.  Instead of chemical warfare,...

It wasn’t until I moved to the French countryside that I was able to see just how much waste I was producing. Well, not just me. My husband...

You probably have tires lying around somewhere in your yard or homestead like me without even thinking about uses for old tires. The thought of...