When I first started gardening, I did not do much research and just put plants where I thought they'd do well together. As a result of that, one of my container pots had basil that was thriving and ...
14 Pieces of Advice You Need on Your Journey to Self-Sufficiency
What is your goal as a homesteader? Do you want to be healthier? Do you want to be more knowledgeable? What about becoming more self-sufficient? Does that sound like a reason why you began this crazy ...
6 Best Frying Pan Reviews: Basic Cooking Tools for Fast, Even Results
A frying pan is basically an essential kitchen tool for any chef or home-based cook. However, not just any type of frying pan will do. You need a top-quality pan that is made with a solid ...
5 Easy Tips to Stop a Hot Hive and Why I Don’t Embrace Hot Hives
Have you ever had a ‘hot hive?’ For those of you less familiar with the beekeeping world, a hot hive is a hive that is just flat out mean! Well, my husband and I raise bees together and have ...
21 Types of Basil That Are Beautiful, Flavorful, and Utterly Delicious
My husband and I recently planted a large herb garden at our new homestead. I remember when we planted our herb garden at our old, smaller homestead. We started the plants from seeds and just ...
8 Easy Ways to Preserve Your Blueberry Harvest and Make It Last
It has been hot, hot, hot here at our homestead this week, and I haven’t made the temperature situation much easier on myself. Why? Well, because I’ve been one busy little bee canning away. We have ...
6 Best Cutting Board Reviews: Top Quality Boards for Your Kitchen
Every cook needs a solid cutting board in their kitchen toolbox. A top-quality cutting board will not only protect your countertop from being damaged by sharp kitchen knives, but it will keep the ...
11 Ways to Live as a Homesteader Right Now Wherever You Are
I really began my homesteading journey in an apartment where I couldn't seem to get my hands on enough books from the local library on the subject. I learned a lot about what to do to prepare for ...
8 Best Cookware Reviews: Top Quality Pots and Pans For Your Kitchen
The kitchen is called the “heart of the house”, the place where culinary delights are brought to life. However, to cook delicious meals, you need high-quality cookware. Whether it is concocting a ...