We homesteaders are a practical bunch. Some things we want to make pretty, others we only want to get it done so we can move on to more important things. The indoor homesteading hacks that follow ...
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102 Fresh Cauliflower Recipes That Will Delight Your Tastebuds
Got a fridge full of cauliflower? You're in luck! We've got the ultimate list of 102 fresh and fantastic cauliflower recipes that will delight your tastebuds. Cauliflower is an amazing vegetable ...
Composting 101: The Basics of Turning Scraps into Nutrients for Your Garden
Welcome to composting 101 - the basics of creating a happy compost pile. If you've tried composting in the past with no luck, or if you are new to the process, you'll find everything you need to know ...
How to Turn your Home into a Homestead for $500 (and Save Thousands of Dollars)
If you read any of those “Things I wish I Knew Before I Started Homesteading” kind of blog posts, you'll hear this common refrain: “Homesteading is expensive.” On one level, I fully agree. I spent ...
Hydroponic Systems 101 and Choosing the Perfect System for You
Hydroponics is growing more and more popular among home gardeners and self-sufficient lifestyle enthusiasts, and for good reason. You can grow more herbs, veggies, and fruits in a smaller area and ...
Plan the Perfect Canning Garden to Save Yourself Tons of Time and Money
We all know that canning is a great way to preserve an abundant harvest, but for some of us, it can be an irregular proposition. For years, I approached canning as a way to save garden produce that my ...
Growing Saffron: A Complete Guide to Planting and Taking Care of Saffron at Home
In college, I once was invited to a paella party. I had no idea what paella was. But since all we had to do was pitch in $5 for ingredients – I was in! The paella pan was the size of an oven top. ...
January Gardening Tips and To-do list by Planting Zone and Region
It’s January. Hard to fathom another year is beginning, and your garden is anxiously awaiting your attention. It isn’t too early to get a jump start on the next growing season. There’s usually ...
How to Use Low-Cost Cold Frames to Extend Your Gardening Year
Cold frames are an ideal way to extend your garden's growing season in spring and fall without costing you a fortune. That's because they give you flexible ways to grow spring greens or fall crops ...