Chamomile is one of my favorite flowering herbs. It's reliable and pretty, with white petals and a bright yellow center. The prolific blooms have become a focal point of my herb garden. Pretty much ...
3 Easy and Non-Toxic DIY Sunscreen Recipes to Make at Home
Did you know that you can make your own sunscreen with some simple ingredients from the health food store? In fact, you may already have some of these ingredients in your medicine cabinet or home ...
5 Homemade Stain Remover Recipes to Clean Your Fabrics
One of the biggest concerns when switching from commercial to homemade stain remover and cleaning products is, “Will this work?” If you want to create simple, homemade cleaning supplies that ...
12 Beneficial Topical Herbal Remedies Backed by Science
Homesteaders have to deal with a wide variety of external health issues, including cuts, scrapes, bruises, rashes, blisters, burns, and even fungal infections. Fortunately, Mother Nature offers us ...
Birdwatching: 5 Tips to Get Started and Easy Species to Find
Birdwatching, or birding, is one of the simplest hobbies to enjoy. At a time when almost every aspect of life is becoming more and more expensive, simple, old-fashioned hobbies like birdwatching ...
8 Recipes for Kombucha SCOBY Skin Care and Hair Care
If you've been making kombucha for any length of time, then you know that you end up with a lot of leftover SCOBY. You can make delicious jerky with all the extras or give it to friends to start their ...
How to Run Your Home Efficiently on a Generator
Whether you're aiming for off-grid self-sufficiency or prepping for potential disasters, few pieces of equipment are as invaluable as a generator. In this article, we'll discuss details that can ...
15 Innovative Repurposing Projects for the Homestead
Homesteaders know that self-sufficiency isn't just about growing food or raising livestock. It's also about taking full advantage of everything available to us and making things last as long as ...
Why and How to Plant an Eco-Friendly Clover Lawn
With everything going on with climate change and the environment, many gardeners are looking at more sustainable practices in our gardens. Traditional turf lawns use a lot of water and fertilizers ...