50 Movies That Will Teach You A Lot About Survival
It's official: world economies are in shambles, political systems are dysfunctional, and food supplies are increasingly vulnerable to weather...
How to Make the Most of Harvest Time During the Food Crisis
I started producing food when my children were very small in a 10 x 10 suburban backyard garden. Years later, I started a small pastured-poultry...
8 Solar Powered Items You Should Have on Hand
One stormy evening after a midday nap, I woke up to find that all the power in my homestead was out. I had no electricity, no hot water, and my wife...
Vinegar+eggshells =?
There are a thousand and one old remedies for plants that look sick, are droopy, or simply aren't doing their very best. Why is that? Because until...
Gardening Mistakes Most Beginners Make
If you are reading this article, then like me, you love to be self-sufficient growing vegetables for your consumption. We are eating poison mostly...
7 Powerless Items You’ll Need After An EMP
Take a moment to look around your home. How many of the tools and appliances you use every day rely on electricity? And could you manage without...
Recognizing And Treating Common Chicken Diseases
Whatever you plan to do with your hens, keeping them happy and safe is always a top responsibility. A healthier flock of chickens will increase your...
Chicken Friendly Plants To Have In Your Homestead
We love our chickens. They give us hours of endless entertainment. And, they give us an abundance of fresh and nutrient-dense eggs, of course! But...
Amish Medicinal Garden
The Amish belong to a religious community and the life they live is mostly farming and being self-sufficient in many ways. Gardening is therefore...
Homesteading To Do’s: September
September is upon us and with that comes a whole new list of tasks and challenges for the homestead no matter how large or small it is. Indeed, as...
Soft Milk Bread Without An Oven
How on earth can I bake bread without an oven? You may wonder. When the Covid pandemic hit the world, it was the time most of us turned to doing our...
Stop Throwing Away Old Clothes, Do This Instead
Stop! Before you throw away old, holey clothes, remember that there are ways to give them another life! No, put your sewing needle down. It doesn't...
These 9 Common Garden Plants Are Toxic To Chickens
Did you know that over 13 million Americans raise chickens with ownership spread evenly between all types of rural, urban, and suburban households?...
Native American Skills for the Modern Homesteader
Depending on where you lived, how your tribe survived on the land, and whether or not you were nomadic or relatively stationary, life differed...
35+ Best Plants For Your Clay Soil
As a homesteader, I am often concerned about the soil my plants grow in. I agree that plant maintenance, plenty of sunlight, and a sound drainage...
How To Make Pickled Garlic (And Why You Should Do It)
Have a huge garlic harvest and you're out of ideas on what to do with your bounty? Why not save some for later and add some explosive flavor to your...
DIY Seed Starter Pots
Homesteaders and avid gardeners are rarely looking for extra work but some DIY seed starter pots may be a great way to spend a few free minutes....
Foods You’ve Been Storing Wrong Your Whole Life
You go to the grocery store and it seems like the next day, your fruits, vegetables; even the meat looks like someone got sick all over it. And why...
How To Sprout Seeds To Have Fruit Trees
Seeds play a major role in growing fruit trees for human and animal consumption. This has been so from time immemorial. The happiness you get from...
10 Tomato Growing Tips For Beginners
For those of you growing tomatoes for the first time, it's likely that you've seen a few interesting little problems. Maybe you had tons of flowers...
I Fermented My Entire Garden, Now What?
You might just have read about the health benefits of fermented vegetables for your body. One thing to keep in mind is that they must be a regular...
Homesteading To Do’s: August
As summer fades away and leaves begin to change colors, we're often left with a sense of pride in our gardens, our homesteads, and everything we've...
Step By Step For Butchering Chicken
Chicken meat is one of the most nutritious meals, especially since it’s packed with proteins, vitamins, and other minerals. While most people enjoy...
How To Use Toothpaste For Your Garden
Perhaps the idea of using toothpaste in the garden seems a little strange to you. Trust me, at one point, it was odd for us, too. Nowadays, we use...
5 Amish Gardening Techniques You Should Know
Whether you’ve been growing your own food for a while or you’re just starting out, finding ways to maximize your yield and reduce your production...
Easy DIY Water Purification System For Under $20
Water is the most critical resource for humans aside from shelter, and we can only survive around three days without it. The problem with water is...
What Happens If You Place A Beehive In Your Backyard
Maybe you’ve decided to keep bees and like most new beekeepers, you are full of anticipation for your new adventure. Perhaps your native bee...
DIY Tomato Cage
Gardening is a rewarding activity, but once you dive deeper, you'll realize it comes with its challenges. For example, creating a DIY tomato cage...
10 Ways You Should Use Bacon Fat
Bacon fat is a delicious and valuable substance that can be used almost anyplace butter is used, including baking and sautéing. Bacon's composition...
Straw Bale House
I’ve lived in standard stick-built homes most of my life – as, no doubt, have most of you. I still do, when I’m stateside. But, back in the 90s I...
Canning VS. Freeze Dry
You might be one of those in a dilemma whether to can or freeze-dry your foods. Because when it comes to canning and freeze-drying foods, both have...
Stop Pulling Out This Plant, Do This Instead
It might surprise you to learn just how many valuable plants are growing in the wild just waiting to be found by a savvy forager. In fact, some of...
