Growing our own produce is an important part of the homesteading lifestyle. However, planting and depending solely on annuals season after season can be exhausting…
Persimmons are a delicious and unusual fruit to grow on your homestead. Persimmons like a warm climate but other than that, they are not particularly…
When most people think of homesteading, visions of sprawling pastures and big red barns come to mind. Even after the recent popularity of small-scale homesteads, it…
It may seem strange to think about cold weather when it is still scorching but cold weather is right around the corner. For a homestead…
After a busy and productive spring and summer growing season, it is tempting to plant fall crops and consider resting until spring. There are plenty…
Mushrooms, or mycelium, make good sense for us homesteaders. They make good sense for someone who just dreams of being a homesteader. It doesn't matter…
Homesteaders are accustomed to spending time at home and taking on projects in the kitchen. Now that everyone has been spending more time at home,…
Many of us got interested in homesteading as a way to escape the rat race only to discover—surprise, surprise!—you still need money on a homestead.…
Small-scale rabbit farming is an excellent idea for homesteaders who want to supplement food and income, but don't live on a large homestead. Rabbits do…
Chickens scratching around the yard is a classic homestead picture. Chickens are terrific animals for any sustainable homestead. They convert scraps and insects into eggs and meat…
Are you living a prosperous life? Do you consider yourself a success? As the economy continues to struggle, many of us have reexamined our vision…
If you are looking for something different to market from your homestead, consider African violets. Even if you have never grown or sold flowers before,…