Discover essential tips and insights for starting your homesteading journey. Perfect for beginners looking to embrace self-sufficient living.
Impact-Site-Verification: 430ab260-bd5e-414f-9bea-b74f246def26 There can be a lot of information out there when learning how to start a homestead. But don’t feel overwhelmed! Taking it one step at a time and making small changes can help you adjust your lifestyle the easiest way. Only some people can jump into a self-sufficient homesteading lifestyle both feet in....Read More
Are you looking to start your homesteading journey and pick a new state for homesteading? Make sure it’s a good one! Are you ready to make a huge step and pick one of the best states for homesteading? Moving is a big adventure, and you want to be sure you pick one of the best...
We'll go over some of the homestead startup costs, and how to start a homestead from scratch with nothing and little to no finances. You've read up on what homesteading is, you've set some first year homesteading goals, and now you're ready to get started! But wait! You're just making it by on paycheck to
Are you homestead dreaming? That dream might be closer than you think! Find out what homestead skills you can start practicing NOW, no matter where you are!
This guide lists out the best animals for 1 acre homesteads, how much room they need to thrive, where to locate their housing & the benefits to consider before deciding to add them to your homestead.
Learning how to ferment isn't hard! Fermentation is an easy method of preservation. Take a look at this guide to fermenting for beginners to get started.
Discover essential tips and insights for starting your homesteading journey. Perfect for beginners looking to embrace self-sufficient living.
What is homeopathy? This article is a basic guide for moms on the basic premise of homeopathy, and how to use it in your home.
With so many bins, methods, and theories, composting can seem like complex mysticism. What do you add, what shouldn’t you add, and how do you make your compost like that rich, quality stuff you can buy at the garden store? Former organic farmer Logan Hailey demystifies the composting process using reliable science and layman’s terms.
Pickling is a simple and tasty way to preserve extra produce from your harvest. Learn pickling for beginners and how to get started today.
No-Knead Artisan Style Bread made from just flour salt, yeast, water and everything bagel seasoning mix. Stir it together and let it sit up to 24 hours before baking in a Dutch oven!
Do you want to start composting but feel overwhelmed? Try these 15 composting tips for beginners and start your compost pile today!
Composting reduces trash output and provides an excellent soil amendment for gardens. The benefits are large, but not everything belongs in your compost.
Dairy goat milk is a wonderful resource on the homestead. Once you start milking goats you’ll have times when you have way more milk than your family can drink! Here are lots of ways to get your brain thinking and solve that problem of excess milk.
If you're wondering how to compost, you're in good company. It can be really confusing when you're new to gardening, composting, and other homestead-y ventures. My first compost pile was pretty basic and had no
Meat rabbits can be a great, frugal source of meat for your small homestead, but consider this before you add them to your stock!
10 Beautiful Flowers to Start Growing from Seeds
How does one become a beekeeper? There are many ways to start beekeeping, however, by taking certain steps ahead of time you'll maximize your success, save money, and have more fun!
Ever wondered where to place your compost bin to get the best results? Choosing the right spot makes all the difference in how fast your compost breaks down, and if it even works at all. Check out all of our tips for success. #GreenLiving #GardenTips #SustainableLiving #Composting101 #homesteading
Thinking about growing a cutting garden but aren't sure where to start? Here are some cut flower garden "dos and don'ts" for beginners.
Fermenting food is some of the easiest food preservation that there is. Here are 15 easy to follow fermentation recipes for beginners
Perennial vegetables, or crops that are planted once and harvested year after year, are the perfect way to turn a single spring's worth of work into a lifetime's worth of vegetables for your table. Annual
For a homesteader or small land owner, goats make an excellent livestock option. And maybe you’re wondering, how to raise goats?
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Owning bees: 7 things to consider and two things you need adequate of before owning bees. Here is the "class schedule" for beekeepers.
Want to build a greenhouse? Get ahead of the game with these ten must-know tips on greenhouses at home! Learn how to create your dream...
Don't toss it! There are so many different uses for whey, you'll be amazed at the possibilities!
If you're wanting to save some big grocery bucks, it's time to start thinking about things to stop buying and start making yourself. I'm talking about making your own pantry staples and household essentials!
Want to start growing plants in a greenhouse? Did you just purchase one? Start with this beginner's guide to greenhouse gardening to learn the basics!
Does your new dehydrator confound you? Pick one of these easy, foolproof Dehydrating Projects for Beginners and get started today!
Growing garlic from seed can be tricky, as it's nearly impossible to get your hands on "true garlic seed." You can, however, grow garlic from top-setting bulbils, which behave like seeds (though they're not in
One of the simplest fermented beverages to make is a whey soda.
Everything you need to know to start homeschooling - an easy, 5 step guide for complete beginners. Written by a mom who's been homeschooling for five years.
Preparing a garden bed for planting can be time consuming, but well worth while to create a healthy environment for your vegetables to grow. When we moved to our new homestead at the end of
A plant that has a long history of medicinal use and can be found growing in many parts of the world is mullein (Verbascum thapsus).