Despite the fact that I eat, sleep, live and breath homesteading, I love to read about other people's adventures in this alternative lifestyle. Tales of crazy individuals leaving behind their big city ...
12 Easy Ways to Get Your Goats Ready for Winter and the Freezing Cold
I remember the first winter I had goats. I had read about how hardy goats were and that they didn't need much for winter protection. So, when I saw the weather was supposed to drop below freezing, I ...
3 Steps to Savor Your Personalized Homemade Herbal Teas and Infusions
Back in my early teens, I discovered the incredible pleasure of “afternoon tea.” Those adorable little sandwiches, the elegance of pouring perfectly steeped tea from a delicate, decorated pot, and the ...
5 Tips for Making Herbal Vinegar and Other Infused Vinegar Recipes
I have to be honest; I am not a fan of following recipes. As a homesteader, I like to use what I have on hand and growing in my garden. I simply don't have the budget or time to run out and get the ...
How to Make Vinegar Extractions (plus Infusions, Tonics, Fire Cider, and Shrubs)
When I first heard about vinegar extractions, my first thought was “Yikes! That sound painful!” Luckily, I didn't let that initial aversion to the idea stop me from figuring out exactly what that ...
A Comprehensive Guide to Goat Breeding for Beginners
In my area, days are getting shorter. The humidity that made summer unbearable is giving way to cool evenings that invite lingering by our fire pit. With my glass of wine in hand and the fire roaring, ...
13 Creative Kombucha Recipes for a Flavorful Health Brew
Making an endless supply of kombucha is about as easy as making sweet tea. However, creating an interesting supply of kombucha flavors takes a little more effort. You could spend hours tracking ...
5 Creative Ways for Effectively Managing Mud on the Homestead
Our area normally gets just enough rain to grow food without irrigation, and we also get plenty of sun. So, we usually don't have issues with mud on our homestead. This year though, we've had both ...
Use the Right Winter Cover Crops to Supercharge Your Spring Garden
Many of us homesteaders manage large gardens from spring to fall while the weather is perfect for growing most vegetables. However, as day length declines and the climate cools, the options for what ...