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Never Feed THIS to Your Chickens

Never Feed THIS to Your Chickens

Though our chickens roam the world and eat everything growing on it, there are some plants and food items that they really should avoid. In this...

Fermenting vs Pickling

Fermenting vs Pickling

Fermenting and pickling are food preservation techniques that have been used for centuries to boost the flavors and shelf life of certain foods....

How To Grow Tomatoes Indoors

How To Grow Tomatoes Indoors

It’s pretty standard wisdom that there are few things better tasting than homegrown tomatoes! Granted, some people don’t like tomatoes, but for...

You Never Thought You Could Pickle These

You Never Thought You Could Pickle These

As a homesteader, I always look for different ways to preserve any food in excess. I believe I used every way of preserving food from fermenting,...

Plants You Can Grow In Water Bottles

Plants You Can Grow In Water Bottles

So, you've decided that chaos is the right path for you and you want to make a garden out of all those water bottles that you're using on a...

Read This Before Getting Ducks

Read This Before Getting Ducks

This is it! I've had it up to here with my ducks. Introducing the one and only article you need to read to warn you what you're going to go through...

Why Haven’t You Canned This?

Why Haven’t You Canned This?

Canning is a great way to preserve food and make it shelf-stable. If you are like most people, you think canned foods are primarily jams, jellies,...

Natural Remedies From The Amish

Natural Remedies From The Amish

The Amish community is known for its simple and traditional way of life, which extends to their healthcare practices. Amish natural remedies play a...

What Not To Do When You Go Off-The-Grid

What Not To Do When You Go Off-The-Grid

When I embarked on my homesteading journey, I eagerly compiled a comprehensive to-do list, envisioning a wonderful life among nature. However,...

How To Grow An Endless Supply Of Potatoes

How To Grow An Endless Supply Of Potatoes

If there's one thing the Hobbits got right, it's loving potatoes. That's right, I'm a huge fan of a good spud or five. Probably explains why I'm not...

Read This Before Harvesting Rainwater

Read This Before Harvesting Rainwater

When you decide to be a homesteader,  you always want to make sure that everything you do is organic. One of the most important elements is...

Natural Remedies From The Civil War Era

Natural Remedies From The Civil War Era

The time during the Civil War was really tough, and it wasn't just the fighting that made life hard for regular people. Back then, they didn't have...

DIY EMP-Proof Truck

DIY EMP-Proof Truck

Americans are a mobile people. Whether it’s for family, work, or just the love of travel, we’re always on the move. For those concerned about...

Why I Stopped Using Raised Beds

Why I Stopped Using Raised Beds

That's right, you read the title correctly. This article is about stepping away from raised beds, raised bed culture, and canceling raised beds. Not...

DIY Poor Man’s Greenhouse

DIY Poor Man’s Greenhouse

As a homesteader, you need to be well-prepared for any crisis. For instance, you should know how to use survival off-grid tools, build a shelter, or...

I Would Never Do It. Would You?

I Would Never Do It. Would You?

I had always loved experimenting with new practices on my farmstead. However, a brief but eye-opening encounter has made me realize that what seems...

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