Homesteading doesn't mean you need acres and acres of space. There are lots you can do on a small scale without all the worry and hassle of managing acres of land! Read on to see how to start homesteading no matter where you live, with the budget you have. … [Read more...] about How To Start Homesteading
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Early Spring Veg You Need To Grow
Spring is almost here and with the new growing season about to start here are some early spring veg you need to grow in your garden this season! … [Read more...] about Early Spring Veg You Need To Grow
How To Choose Vegetables To Grow In Your Garden
Are you new to gardening? Do you feel overwhelmed by the sheer variety of vegetable varieties out there in the seed catalogs? Do you feel bewildered in the seed section of the local nursery? Don't despair! You are not alone! In this post, I'll take you … [Read more...] about How To Choose Vegetables To Grow In Your Garden
Free Bees! How to Build Swarm Traps and Bait Hives Really Cheap
Spring is just around the corner even if there is several inches of snow on the ground! February is a great time to start building swarm traps and setting bait hives ready for swarm season to catch a free swarm. I built this 3 frame bait hive using reclaimed wood … [Read more...] about Free Bees! How to Build Swarm Traps and Bait Hives Really Cheap
Why Hybrid Seeds Are Not The Seed Of Evil
Hybrid seeds aren't always bad and this post is going to tell you the differences between types of seed available to buy and grow to help you choose the right plants for your garden. … [Read more...] about Why Hybrid Seeds Are Not The Seed Of Evil
Designing a Permaculture Orchard: How to Grow More Food In Your Backyard
A permaculture orchard in your backyard is a great way to be able to grow more food and for those of you who are into prepping, a food forest is a stealthy way to grow food. Read on to find out how to grow a backyard permaculture orchard. … [Read more...] about Designing a Permaculture Orchard: How to Grow More Food In Your Backyard
How to Make Beer at Home Step By Step
Brewing beer is pretty straightforward and hopefully something you will enjoy and do again and again. We've taught many friends and family how to brew beer and this post will show you how to make beer at home step by step. … [Read more...] about How to Make Beer at Home Step By Step
How Do You Incubate Chicken Eggs Step By Step?
Looking for a particular chicken breed or want to hatch your very own chicks? Read on to learn how to incubate chicken eggs step by step! … [Read more...] about How Do You Incubate Chicken Eggs Step By Step?
Keeping Chickens On A Homestead
Dig in and learn more about keeping chickens on your backyard homestead. … [Read more...] about Keeping Chickens On A Homestead
Low Water Vegetable Gardening
Read on to learn about low-water inputs for a dry garden and how you can still grow food with a low-water vegetable garden. … [Read more...] about Low Water Vegetable Gardening
How To Grow Rutabaga From Seed
Read on to learn how to grow rutabaga from seed in your garden! … [Read more...] about How To Grow Rutabaga From Seed
How To Grow Onions From Seed
Read on to learn how to grow onions from seed in your garden! … [Read more...] about How To Grow Onions From Seed
Chicken Brooder: Why You Need One For Your Homestead
We made the switch from heat lamps to a chicken brooder heating plate. Read on to find out why we made the switch and how we have found using the Brinsea EcoGlow chick brooder. … [Read more...] about Chicken Brooder: Why You Need One For Your Homestead
How To Grow Celeriac
Celeriac might be the ugly duckling of vegetables but it is one underrated vegetable that you might want to grow! … [Read more...] about How To Grow Celeriac
How To Protect Plants From The Cold
Get your growing season started even earlier with these frost protection strategies. … [Read more...] about How To Protect Plants From The Cold
Seeds To Sow In January (and February)
Get your growing season started with these seeds you can start in January and in early February. … [Read more...] about Seeds To Sow In January (and February)
Old-Timey Gardening and Homesteading Tips
Some gardening tips haven't changed in over 100 years, while others definitely have! Here are some old-time tips for your homestead and garden. … [Read more...] about Old-Timey Gardening and Homesteading Tips
