My husband loves olives, so it was no surprise to me that he did not leave empty-handed when he saw some olive trees for sale…
Making a life off of your land is nothing short of one big adventure. People who are serious about it are the committed type. The…
If you are looking for hardy additions to your edible landscape, elderberries and goji berries are two top choices. Both berries are edible and medicinal,…
For those of us who are forced to homestead in an urban environment, growing our own food can be a challenge. We might prefer a…
Hackberry trees are noxious weeds. At least that’s what I was taught growing up. My parents would grumble and mutter about it taking over, spreading…
I must say I’m a bit of a cynic when it comes to growing flowers on the homestead. When I go to the nursey to…
The elder is a deciduous shrub of myth, legend, beauty, and usefulness. In June through early July, the whole bush is adorned with lacy, cream-colored…
Starting a forest garden on your homestead is one of the best things you can do—for your own needs and those of your family, your…
Most homesteads, even those aiming for very high self-sufficiency, cannot live entirely free from finances. We all live in the modern world, even when we…
In times of uncertainty such as these, becoming as self-sufficient as you can is a smart idea. One of the best ways to start your…