Before I started homesteading, there was a period when I wanted to “turn off” Christmas. With endless rows of decorations on display at big box stores even before Thanksgiving, Christmas felt like it ...
9 Effective Root Cellar Pest Control Methods to Keep Critters Away
Food can attract pests and rodents, and where there are rodents, snakes often follow. This is simply a reality of using a root cellar to store food during the winter. Root cellars are incredibly ...
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 ...
What is Subsistence Farming? The Past, Present, and Future
Imagine never having to go to a grocery store again. Your pantry is full of homemade canned goods, and your refrigerator overflows with fresh greens, eggs, milk, and leftover stew from the night ...
10 Fall Homestead Projects That Will Give You a Headstart to the Busy Spring Season
Fall is one of the most exciting times of the year on the homestead for me. As the garden winds down and some of the animal routines -- like goat milking – slow down, new projects heat up. All the ...
The Truth About 9 Homesteading Misconceptions
Homesteading has become pretty trendy recently. It’s exciting. The dream of building a homestead is fun, challenging, and inspiring. However, there are also many homesteading misconceptions that often ...
The Best Off-Grid Appliances: Ovens, Fridges, and More
When I first moved off-grid 14 years ago, I expected to give up all my appliances. Moving away from central power and convenience was intimidating. There used to be fewer options available for ...
Cooperative Extensions: Learn How They Can Help You as a Local Farmer
If you’re just starting to farm, homestead, or backyard garden, you’ve stumbled on information from a cooperative extension. Type any question regarding chickens, fruit trees, or carrot diseases into ...
How to Create a Helpful Homesteading Journal or Binder
Every winter, I start planning. While I’m shoring up winter housing, finding a way to fit twice as many chickens into half as much space, keeping everyone warm and fed, and storing the harvest so that ...