Homesteading strategies for aging in place, self-sufficiency, budgeting, and simple living hacks to reduce our dependence on broken systems.
Discover the wholesome goodness of whole grains! This guide covers everything from choosing the right grains and mills to baking delicious, nutritious bread and pastries for your homestead kitchen.
So, you’re dreaming of fresh goat milk, creamy cheeses, and a more sustainable lifestyle? Raising dairy goats naturally can be incredibly rewarding, but it’s more than just throwing some hay over the fence. It’s about understanding their needs, working with nature, and creating a healthy, thriving herd. This guide will walk you through the essentials …
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Transform your raised bed into a veggie oasis! Our 10 must-know tips unlock the secrets to maximizing your harvest. Learn about soil prep, planting strategies, companion planting, and more – all designed to boost your bounty and enjoy a flourishing raised bed garden this season! Are you ready to transform your raised bed into a …
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There are several ways to take back your sovereignty and live with more freedom. Let’s have a little chat about human domestication and do some self-examination to determine whether or not it is time to become ungovernable. This is not really an original idea at all, but I do want to bring it to the …
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As you are sitting around in your glum Winter Wonderland, are you excitedly pondering what can I plant in February? If so, then this list will give you a lot of inspiration as you patiently wait for spring. Here are some actionable steps you can take right now to drive down the cost of food …
Are you itching to get your hands in some dirt? So am I!! We were able to get a few trays started in January, but now it’s time to focus on the seeds to plant in February. These are some of the plants I want to have ready to get in the ground as soon …
Top 10 Seeds to Plant In February: A Get-growing Guide for New Gardeners! Read More »
It’s pretty obvious to most folks that in order to do a job right, you have to have the right tools. Gardening is certainly no exception. After years of homesteading and gardening, I’ve amassed quite a collection. Let me share with you my winners. Prepare Before we begin growing a vegetable garden, we must first …
What exactly is fermented poultry feed? Maybe you think you have some idea, or perhaps you have never heard of fermented poultry feed. To summarize, it is a process by which your chicken’s food is transformed by lactic acid bacteria (LAB’s) into a dynamically supercharged feed with considerably improved nutrition and bio-availability. It is a …
Taking a Look at Fermented Poultry Feed: A Great Choice for Ducks and Chickens Read More »
Although chickens were originally jungle fowl, they have adapted amazingly to many climates and conditions. Here I have answered your questions about cold weather and chickens. Enjoy my best tips for caring for your flock this winter! I’ve noticed the days getting shorter. How should I prepare for cold weather and chickens? As far as …
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Do you want to do more to support your local economy? Are you already raising and growing some of your own provisions but want to explore other fresh, local options as you prepare food for the farmstead? This was the situation I found myself in as we moved to our new property in lower Alabama. …
Local Food for the Farmstead Kitchen: How to Support Local Business Read More »