Veggies You Should Actually Grow in Winter
Forget myths about needing heated greenhouses or complex cold frames! My winter vegetable garden thrives in Zone 4 with minimal protection, producing fresh harvests—even under snow cover. Here are several veggies you should actually grow in winter. Like many of you, I...
Greenhouse 101
You already know my article about how I built my greenhouse and I wanted to share some valuable insights about maintaining one. We can call it a Greenhouse 101 guide if you want. I built a greenhouse for my daughter and was quite proud of it. She was thrilled and...
Onions
Deep dishes, tacos, rice bowls, roasts—no matter what dish you think of, onions will surely be a tasty part of it. But how amazing it would be if those onions came straight from your own garden. How cool is that? Onions are not only a kitchen staple but also easy to...
DIY Greenhouse (With Step-By-Step Pictures)
Every homesteader knows that building a DIY greenhouse is a fantastic way to extend your growing season while shielding plants from harsh weather. It creates a controlled environment for growing everything from vegetables to flowers, allowing you to grow year-round....
Survival Crops You Should Add To Your Garden Before It’s Too Late
Food prices are skyrocketing faster than my blood pressure. The thought of not feeding your family? It’s gut-wrenching. That’s gotta stop. By growing the right survival crops, you can do exactly that, and secure your family’s food supply in the process. These crops...
Why You Should Use Hot Pepper On Your Plants And Vegetables
Frustrated with countless DIY pest repellents that just don’t work? Or you might be concerned about the use of synthetic pesticides on food and are actively seeking natural alternatives. Then, try using hot peppers on your plants and vegetables. Using hot peppers in...
Plant These Veggies In Fall For An Early Spring Harvest
As the leaves turn brown and everything starts to get a little chillier, many of we gardeners sigh over the changing of the seasons. It's not that we don't love the colorful trees as much as everyone else does; it's that we know our gardens will soon be tired and...
Wild Edibles Native Americans Survived On During Fall
Native Americans spent thousands of years farming, gathering, and hunting for their food across this continent. Today, we'll take a look at some very easy-to-find and gather nibbles that you can enjoy on the trail or at home. Your pick. Let's get started. Grains Your...
DIY Stove Made From Used Tire Rims
I had two used tire rims and I decided to make a stove. They have enough holes for the fire to breathe well, and I could easily create an opening to fuel the fire. The easiest thing to do was to put the two rims on top of each other. This gave me enough height and...
DIY Mini Root Cellar For Your Backyard In Less Than Two Hours
Once upon a time, root cellars were the only way people had to preserve their food. These wonderful cold-storage areas became less common when refrigerators became affordable. Houses were no longer automatically built with a root cellar beneath them or nearby. A root...
I Ate Only Canned Meat for 6 Months and This Happened
Fresh meat is tough to keep in your homestead pantry, especially if you ate only canned meat for an extended period. It’s an excellent source of protein, but it spoils quickly. Even in the fridge, it only lasts a few days. Frozen meat keeps longer, maybe a year or...
Why You Should Cure Potatoes Before You Store Them for Winter
Some years ago, I divided my harvest of Red Pontiacs into two batches: one I cured, and one I didn’t. By January, nearly half of the uncured batch showed signs of rot, while only a handful of the cured potatoes were affected. Here's why you should cure potatoes before...
50 Powdered Foods That Last Forever
If you want a way to make certain foods last longer, have you thought about turning them into powder? Many powdered foods, especially those high in protein, are versatile and practical to use. Let's talk about 50 powdered foods that last forever. Of course, you won’t...
DIY Apple Cider Vinegar
The concept of vinegar first showed up about 8,000 years ago. Ancient people discovered that juice made from fruits would eventually turn into wine. They also realized that wine would turn into vinegar when exposed to air. Eventually, they noticed that vinegar from...
Foods To Stock Up On This Winter
Winter brings unique food security challenges. Prices soar. Demand Increases. Panic Sets. I've tracked this pattern for years! Here are some foods to stock up on this winter. However, smart stockpiling before the cold hits has put my mind at ease, often slashing my...
Deadly Canning Mistakes You Probably Make
If you ever need to rely on your own supplies for the long haul, home canning is a must-have skill. You can’t grow vegetables year-round—every area has a growing and harvest season based on its climate. Once your yearly harvest is done, there’s no more fresh produce...
Civil War Recipes That We Will All Be Eating Again Soon
The Civil War was a horrible time in American history, brought on by enormous debate surrounding multiple issues between the northern and southern regions of the country, but primarily slavery and the issues caused by slavery. Brother fought brother, cousins retreated...
Canning Recipes Grandma Made Every Fall
People have been canning for generations. Whether it be in true cans or glass jars, once we figured out how to preserve food, we were doing very, very well for ourselves. Today, we'll look at a few older types of canning: ones that you may not remember from your...
How to Survive a Winter Power Outage
Power outages are all too common and are usually the result of weather. High winds take down trees that take down power lines and ice storms can be worse. In fact, in Quebec, Canada an ice storm took out power for months across parts of Canada in Winter. So let's see...
Homestead vs. Farm
Dreaming of living off the land but unsure whether to go for a homestead or a farm? You're not alone! Many people in the homesteading world face this exact question. While both offer a chance to reconnect with nature, they differ in terms of goals, scale, and...
This Water Source Will Disappear in a Crisis
Water is essential for survival. Without it, you won’t last long. That’s why, as a homesteader, making sure you have a reliable, clean water source should be your top priority. Don’t waste time on other supplies until you’ve secured this. Water can be more dangerous...
DIY Faraday Cage
A DIY Faraday cage protects electronics, especially circuit boards, from electromagnetic forces. Think of it as a shield against high pulses of electricity that can overwhelm devices. Electromagnetic forces can damage or destroy electronics in many ways. For example,...
This Is How I Disappeared From the Grid
The grid is defined in many ways. There’s the power grid, the communication grid defined by the Internet and other communication services, and even the grid that delivers natural gas, water, and other common services. All of them are not free. We pay for these...
Power Outage: How To Survive The First 7 Days
This 7-day blackout scenario draws from a real experience with a prolonged power outage. It occurred during a period when supply chain issues and labor shortages made it difficult for utility companies to fix the electrical grid. Here's how to survive the first 7 days...
Never Feed This To Your Livestock
The sound of my prize cow struggling to breathe at 3 AM still haunts me. One simple feeding error – wild cherry leaves in her hay – nearly cost me my best milker and years of careful breeding. Whatever you do, never feed this to your livestock. That night changed how...
How to Keep Looters Off Your Property After a Disaster
Something that often follows a disaster is another form of disaster. Looting has become all too common in disaster areas, especially when authorities have evacuated them. Worse, many homes and buildings sustain damage, giving looters easy access to property and...
