The ability to read the weather is a valuable skill practiced by our ancestors that has gotten lost throughout the generations. It is convenient to…
You’ve made the big decision to cut bait and leave the rat race behind and move to a happier place. You’ve purchased the land, built…
A garden offers some truly great benefits to those who undertake the task. It is a way to exercise greater control over the food in your…
If you are searching for a way to dramatically increase your harvest yields while decreasing the amount of water you use in your garden, French…
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…
My introduction to gardening began with time spent in my grandfather’s garden. His suburban lot was no bigger than 10,000 square feet, but it was…
It’s that time again. The weather is turning cold, telling us it is time to turn over the garden, plant some cover crops and go…
Invasive plant species anywhere on the homestead are a problem for the way they displace native species, disrupt ecosystem function, and generally make a nuisance…
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…
By now you’ve probably seen the Internet hoopla for World Naked Gardening Day. The subject is everywhere, with its own page on Facebook and articles…
Homesteaders are constantly trying to find a new product they can produce on their land and that is smart. If you never try anything new,…
The signs of spring have arrived, even in the frozen north. I’ve seen glimpses of gravel in my snow-covered driveway. I have my first leak…