Farmer's markets are a way for homesteaders and gardeners to make money from all of their hard work. The problem is that all of the local farmers in your area will be at these farmer's market, and ...
9 Medicinal Herbs for Chickens to Keep Your Flock Healthier
Growing medicinal herbs in your garden beds or around your coop for your chickens is an excellent - but often overlooked - idea. Herbs are not only helpful for humans, but they can keep your chicken ...
Blanching Vegetables 101: How to Blanch Veggies for Preserving
Want to make your veggies last longer? How about a method to preserve the vitamins in your food while making it quicker to prepare your meals? Then it's time to learn about blanching your ...
How to Ferment Vegetables at Home
Fermented foods are getting tons of attention lately - and for good reason. They're incredibly healthy and taste delicious, and they can keep for a good long time. If you want to take your ...
The Reality of Homesteading: The “Simple” Life Isn’t Always So Simple
Too often, I see people telling others that they need to live the simple life and start homesteading without knowing the reality of homesteading. The "simple" life isn't always so simple, and it ...
How to Use Mint Compost in Your Garden
Did you stumble upon bags of mint compost at your local nursery or garden center and wonder what the heck it was all about? Mint compost, also called mint hay compost, is gaining in popularity as a ...
Tapping Maple Trees: What You Need to Know to Get Started
As the weather gets a bit warmer and signs of spring show up, sap starts to flow and move in trees, making it the perfect time to start tapping maple trees in your neck of the woods. The first time ...
Cottage Food Laws: How to Legally Make Money on Your Homestead
Having a side hustle or two is a great way to make some extra cash. Some homestead side hustles can end up becoming a source of full-time income, but you have to make sure its a legitimate way to make ...
Why You Should Leave Plant Debris in the Garden This Fall
As gardening season winds down and you start preparing your garden for the winter, you might be tempted to take out all of the dead plants and debris. This year, consider leaving that stuff right ...