The sweet, tangy smell of an evergreen tree is one of my favorite elements of the winter holidays. Pine, spruce, and fir trees all bring outdoor cheer and delightful scents into your home. However, ...
The Best Christmas Plants for Celebrating the Holidays
Christmas is right around the corner and I’ve already begun to decorate my home with holiday accents. The wreath on my door is up, string lights have been strung, and tinsel has been tossed - and ...
How To Make Pemmican That Can Last For Years
Are you aiming to stock your cold cellar for winter? Or perhaps you're looking for preserved food that'll keep well while traveling or backpacking? Whether you're a homesteader or an adventurer, add ...
The Best Plants and Companions for Windowsill Gardens
You've learned the basics of growing a window garden (if you haven't, check out our guide to windowsill gardening first). Now you're ready to take things to the next level. It's time to learn about ...
The Right Way to Feed Wildlife in the Winter
As winter hits, you might be wondering how you can go about feeding the wildlife in your neck of the woods. It's easy for birds, deer, and squirrels to find food in the summer when there are ...
Plant Roots 101: Going Back to Our Roots in the Garden
There was a time in my life when I didn't completely understand what it meant “to get to the root” of something. Phrases like “finding the root cause of a problem” or “going back to our roots” just ...
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 ...
1-Day Projects to Add Beauty to Your Homestead Landscape
A few years ago, I had to remind myself that a key part of the word homestead was “home”. My homestead had started to look like a factory farm instead of a place I actually wanted to live. So, I ...
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 ...