Tips from an Established Forest Garden
Starting a forest garden on your homestead is one of the best…
Managing Invasive Plant Species on the Homestead
Invasive plant species anywhere on the homestead are a problem for the…
The Learned Burn: Prescribed Burns to Prevent Wildfires
A tall, determined man strode purposefully down the dusty farm road, half-hidden…
Utilizing Trees on the Homestead: Crafts to Cure-alls
When you become a homesteader, you notice how much nature is willing…
How to Buy Land Very Cheaply
Excerpted from Neil's book LandBook - An owner's manual for rural land…
Look to the Weeds: Using Weeds as Soil Indicators
Gardeners and farmers constantly battle with weeds, but they can have a…
How to Grow a Food Forest in Five Years
In times of uncertainty such as these, becoming as self-sufficient as you…
Making Money From Trees on Your Homestead
Most homesteads, even those aiming for very high self-sufficiency, cannot live entirely…
The Importance of Being Surveyed
Ten years ago I was overworked, underpaid, alone in the world and…
What is Your Homestead $ Number?
A while back, there was a commercial that had people walking around…
Saving Your Soil May Save Your Homestead
Some of us regard dirt in our homes as something unwelcome. In…
Ornamental Grasses and Ground Covers
All in the Family Although this article is about ornamental grasses and…
