Celebrate a Buy-Nothing Christmas
It always surprises me how quickly we are encouraged to move from…
Helpful Homestead Hacks: Work Easier, Relax Harder
Homesteading can be tough, but there are tips and tricks—hacks—for any area…
Pumpkin Palooza 2: Five Sweet & Savory Pumpkin Recipes
Pumpkin season is here and while many consider pumpkins a necessary part…
If You Can’t Stand the Heat… Cook Outside
The heat of summer makes cooking in the kitchen more of a…
Homesteading Rule of Three
One of the greatest things about homesteading is the opportunity it gives…
Raising Quail for Profit on the Homestead
Homesteaders looking for a money-making venture should consider raising quail for profit. …
Hydroponics and Aquaponics: Setting Up a Simple System
Hydroponic and aquaponic vegetables are becoming more popular with growers and consumers…
Simple Solar Projects
Solar power is sweeping the nation and for good reason. Solar energy…
Edible Landscape Additions: Elderberries and Goji Berries
If you are looking for hardy additions to your edible landscape, elderberries…
Attracting Beneficials: Garden Good Guys
Whether you are a backyard gardener, an urban homesteader, or you run…
Ten Ways to Stand Out at the Farmers’ Market (and Make More Money)
It’s finally time for homesteaders to start thinking about spring. Thinking about…
Growing Spices on the Homestead
Almost every homestead I know of has found a way to incorporate…
