Weeds You Should Never Pull From Your Backyard
The image of a gardener down on their knees, hard at work pulling weeds is one that we probably remember from watching our grandparents gardening. However, there comes a time when every gardener realizes that some weeds need to be left alone because they are actually...
Deadly Bugs For Your Crops
Your garden is disappearing and you don't know why. Cabbage rotting, fruits falling apart in your hands, leaves sad and yellowed; what is going on? Then, you turn over a leaf and you see them. These evil things: insect eggs. Even worse, you know what they are and you...
Vegetable Planting “Tips” That Ruined My Crops
People give all kinds of tips on how to grow vegetables; unfortunately, sometimes it’s terrible advice. Most of the time, people give advice that works very well in a particular climate and soil type, but they fail to specify their conditions. So, when people with...
Stop Making These Dangerous Pest Control Mistakes
Pests in your home and on your outdoor adventures are troublesome and can be downright dangerous, so naturally, we want to control them. From mosquitoes buzzing in your ears to ants marching over your kitchen counters to cockroaches scurrying away when you turn on the...
Plant These Now For An Early Summer Harvest
The sun is finally shining, and spring is in full bloom—making it the perfect time to harvest vegetables for the summer. However, achieving an early summer yield requires strategic planting and most importantly, the right selection of vegetables. So, which vegetables...
What Happens When You Use Backing Soda In Your Garden?
Baking soda in your garden? Yes, you can use baking soda for many things in the garden. There are also times when you shouldn’t use baking soda. We will explore both. Baking soda is the common term for sodium bicarbonate, a natural salt used in baking, cleaning, and...
How To Keep Raccoons Away From Your Property
Perhaps you've come out to the horrifying sight of raccoons on your property after they've invaded your chicken coop overnight. Everyone who's experienced this is well aware of what I'm talking about (and we aren't going to get more graphic than that for the people...
How To Start A Regenerative Garden
Homesteaders and regenerative gardens connect closely through their shared focus on self-sufficiency, sustainability, and resilience. To start a regenerative garden, use sustainable farming practices. These methods help replenish the soil and boost biodiversity. They...
Long Lasting Apple Recipes to Make This Fall
Everyone loves apples, they are a delicious fruit with many health benefits. However, you can do a lot more with apples than munch on them when you are feeling peckish. With their crisp texture and natural sweetness, apples can turn ordinary dishes into mouth-watering...
Canning Bone Broth That Lasts For More Than 2 Years
Whenever I see someone throw away a chicken carcass after making a nice roast, I cringe a little bit. Just because you’ve picked all the meat off, there’s no need to waste those bones! Making and canning bone broth is a great way to become more self-sufficient....
Foods You Shouldn’t Cook In Cast Iron
There are few things better than cooking with cast iron. It cleans up easily, we all know what it is and what it does, and there are few fumes from it that may bother the lungs of pet birds or young poultry still inside (especially during the winter). That said,...
If You Don’t Have a Root Cellar Do This
Storing food for survival situations is essential for any homesteader. It's crucial you have enough food supplies to last until the next harvest or for an emergency. If you don't have access to traditional storage options like root cellars, there are alternative...
25 Pantry Foods That Actually Expire Quickly
Stocking up your pantry with a diverse selection of delicious eatables can be an exciting and rewarding experience. However, the real disappointment comes when you discover that some items are either unfit to consume or nearing their expiry date. As an avid...
How To Make Condensed Milk That Can Last More Than 2 Years
When you start making lists and taking inventory of the products and foods you’ll want to have on hand in the case of an emergency, the items you can either buy and stockpile or make and store for the long term, one that you will undoubtedly want to include is milk....
Tomato Preservation Recipes
When we start to talk about preserving, we usually end up with a canner on our counter. That will be the case for this article, but I must note that you can certainly preserve tomatoes in other ways. You can dry them in a dehydrator or freeze finely chopped bits of...
Deinfluencing You: Stop Stockpiling These 14 Items Right Now
In light of recent unexpected events impacting the United States and the world, there has been a growing awareness among Americans regarding the significance of maintaining emergency provisions like food, medication, and beverages. Being well-prepared for unforeseen...
10 Silent Predators You Should Be Warned About
Your backyard might seem like a heaven of lush greenery, yet it can still hide silent threats to your livestock. Toxic plants are often overlooked as harmless but can pose serious health risks. Awareness of these dangers is crucial for any livestock owner to safeguard...
Do THIS Before the Grid Goes Down
In uncertain times, it's vital to prepare for survival without the modern comforts of electricity. When the grid goes down, it’s hard to predict how long the outage will last, and an EMP attack could make things even more challenging. To ensure my family's safety and...
My Grandpa Taught Me This
The day Grandpa handed me his old, worn leather journal, I had no idea how it would change my life. "This here's more valuable than gold," he said with a grin on his face. As I went through the pages filled with handwritten notes and sketches, Grandpa rested his hand...
States That Will Punish You for Harvesting Rainwater. Do You Live In One Of Them?
One of the most crucial steps you can take as a homesteader is ensuring the ability to replenish your water supply. No matter how much water you’ve stockpiled, there’s always a risk of running out or having it contaminated, especially in a power grid-down scenario...
These Items Vanished When The Great Depression Hit
Rising inflation, the increasing cost of living, and tightening economic conditions have led many to fear a looming economic recession or even a depression. The Covid pandemic provided a glimpse of what a severe economic downturn might look like. When lockdowns began,...
Do THIS Before Summer is Over
Time's ticking on summer. Days are getting shorter. And there's a subtle crispness in the atmosphere whispering autumn's approach. It's a bittersweet moment for us homesteaders, isn't it? No matter where you're homesteading across the US, you'll feel that familiar nip...
FEMA Will Never Take Your Stockpile If You Hide It Here
A fake electronic outlet. The bottom of a fake plant. A false bottom drawer. All these might sound nice to the unexperienced eye, but there’s no way your whole stockpile will ever fit into those small places. I think you’re just as tired as I am of unrealistic...
This Is How Much Water You Actually Need
Aside from shelter, water is the most critical component for maintaining human life in a survival situation. On average, a human being will die without water in only three days. Depending on the environment, a person’s survival without water could be much less....
