Hydroponic gardening is not new, but it has seen an increase in popularity lately. This is easily understandable, as hydroponics require minimal space, use 90%…
Many become homesteaders to experience the freedom that comes from living according to their values, without paying much attention to what society thinks. On the…
If you are looking for another income opportunity for your homestead, consider making money selling specialty herbs and cut flowers. It is easy to make…
Herbs are easy to grow as most of them are generally undemanding, requiring just enough light and adequate soil to produce well. They are useful…
Small-scale turkey farming is an excellent income source for homesteaders. They have interesting personalities and are suitable for homesteads with children. Because they can companion…
The rise in popularity of the homesteading lifestyle is a good thing but it has caused the market to become flooded with homesteading books and…
Homesteaders are not afraid of hard work and do not collapse when confronting a challenge. This is why it is difficult to understand why many…
Happy New Year, Homesteader! Another year is behind us, a fresh slate is in front of us. Most of us will participate in the time-honored…
It always surprises me how quickly we are encouraged to move from the attitude of gratitude of Thanksgiving to the hyper-consumerism of Christmas. Constant media…
Homesteading can be tough, but there are tips and tricks—hacks—for any area of the homestead that can make life a bit easier. Wikipedia defines hack as “any…
Winter is upon us and while we may be glad to get some time out of the midsummer sun, winter weather is hard on our…
Pumpkin season is here and while many consider pumpkins a necessary part of their fall decorating, pumpkins are so much more than that! Don’t settle…