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...
Gardening Myths That Are Actually True
Ever heard of regrowing veggies from scraps or using mesh bags to repel pests? These might sound like myths, but they’re surprisingly effective. So next time you come across a gardening "myth," give it a shot—you might be surprised by the results. Coffee Grounds...
Spiders
Spiders play an important role in controlling pests naturally and maintaining the overall healthy environment for gardens. However, overpopulation may trap moisture, block sunlight, and prey on other pollinators that are essential for plant growth. Hence, to create a...
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...
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...
8 Foods You Should Never Keep in a Fridge
Storing food in the refrigerator to keep it fresh is not always a good choice. While some foods, like carrots and cheese, last longer in the fridge, that's not the case for all. The cold temperature and humidity inside the refrigerator can reduce the nutritional value...
Signs We’ll Soon Be Eating Depression-Era Foods
I remember my grandma's stories about the Great Depression - tales of scraping by on whatever food they could get their hands on. Never thought I'd see anything like that in my lifetime. But lately? I'm not so sure. "Out of stock." Three words that have become my...
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...
How to Get Running Water When the Next Hurricane Hits
Though food and shelter are of exceptional importance during a natural disaster, we cannot live for long without water. It is a simple fact of life and, when you are faced with no water at all, an extremely irritating one. We spent two weeks with no running water due...
Household Items People Repurposed During the Great Depression
During the Great Depression, when times were incredibly hard, people got by by repurposing everyday household items. Homesteaders can take inspiration from the resourcefulness of the Depression era. Reusing items creatively can be a lifesaver in emergencies or tough...
How to Become Invisible Wherever You Live
An open yard is an open invitation. Regardless of the situation, an open yard provides easy access to all doors, windows, and just about anything you keep, store shelter around your house and yard. Here's how to become invisible wherever you live. A fence is an easy...
