Pig In A Jar
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...
Why You Should Bury Glass Bottles In Your Garden
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...
Duck Eggs VS Chicken Eggs
Ah, do you want to raise chickens or ducks? For most people, the answer to that question will depend on which eggs they most want to eat. Both...
The Worst Animals To Raise. Do You Have One On Your Property?
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...
Don’t Throw Away Your Onion Skins, Do This Instead!
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 Get Rid Of A Wasp Nest
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...
Aeroponics
Homesteaders are always looking for innovative agricultural practices to maximize productivity at the same time as minimize resource consumption....
I Finally Did It
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 Make An Invisible Shelter
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 Solar Powered Air Cooler
As homesteaders, we understand the importance of self-sufficiency and using what we have. One of the most significant resources at our disposal, is...
What The Amish Ate During The Great Depression
The Amish people were known for their resourcefulness and ability to make do with what they had. During the Great Depression, when many families...
How To Entertain Your Chickens
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...
DIY Electricity Free Fridge
During a grid-down scenario, the loss of electricity presents an immediate problem of food spoilage. While generators, battery banks, and other...
Do Not Throw Your Plastic Bags, Do This Instead
Plastic bags have long been a topic of concern regarding their environmental impact. They take hundreds of years to decompose and can cause severe...
11 Fast Growing Vegetables To Grow In A Crisis
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...
Haybox Cooking
Cooking can be an energy-intensive and time-consuming activity. Whether homesteading, or living off the grid, you always look for ways to save time...
10 Best Medicinal Plants Every Homesteader Should Grow
As the sun starts shining, many homesteaders are getting ready to plant their gardens. To make the most out of this season, consider planting some...
How To Make The Hoover Stew Of The Great Depression
Feeding a family in tough times can be a difficult task. In the 1930s, during the great depression, people had to get creative to put food on the...
Cow
Raising cows on your homestead is an important part of being self-sufficient because of the numerous benefits they provide. From food to fertilizer,...
12 Dog-Friendly Plants To Have Around Your Property
The garden is usually the favorite spot for a family to spend their leisure time. If you have a dog in your home, you can be sure that the garden is...
How To Start An Easy Vegetable Container Garden
Starting a vegetable garden in containers is easy. Container vegetable gardens are ideal for beginners who simply want to keep a couple of plants or...
What Happens If You Bury A Penny Next To Your Plants
Gardening is a beautiful way to connect with nature and bring peace and joy. It is also a valuable resource for providing food and medicinal plants....
Never Buy Garlic Again!
Ah, inflation. No, no. I haven't lost my mind (yet). You see, with the rise of prices, so have I come to realize that many things are simply easier...
50 Uses For Aluminum Foil In Your Homestead
Late last year, a freak hailstorm swept through my garden, unexpectedly damaging all of my young tomato plants. As I surveyed the wreckage, I...
Amish Lessons That Prepare You For Living Off The Grid
There are dozens of potential crisis scenarios that we face these days. One of the scariest is the loss of our power grid. Whether this happens due...
10 Giant Edible Crops You Can Grow
Are you struggling to grow your garden crops, and despite months of efforts, still unable to fill your plate? That's the case with traditional...
This Is The Best Camouflage For Your Off The Grid House
Off-the-grid housing has become increasingly popular over the years because it’s cheaper, sustainable, and environmentally friendly. They’re...
Why Are My Chickens Losing Feathers?
Seeing chicken feathers all around your coop can be stressful at times. The bigger problem arises when you notice bald patches on your chickens due...
If You See This Jumping Worm In Your Garden, Kill It Immediately!
You're busy gardening one day when you realize that the earthworms look to be a great deal larger than usual. "Nightcrawlers" you mutter under your...
7 Things You Should Never Compost: You’ll Regret It Later
Composting is a great technique to cut waste, enhance soil health, and create nutrient-rich compost for gardening. Not all items, however, can be...
Lemons
Homesteading is all about living off the land and self-sufficiency. Lemons are a common fruit grown by homesteaders but they don’t just make a...
If You Grow This In Your Garden, You Will Never Starve
Have you ever thought about what could happen if the earth ran out of food? Of course, most of us would all starve! A good gardener who knows how to...
