Grow Beyond Your Zone: Easy Hügelkultur Beds for Citrus, Olives, and More
My husband loves olives, so it was no surprise to me that…
Edible Flowers: A Rose by Any Other Name Just Might be Lunch
Making a life off of your land is nothing short of one…
Edible Landscape Additions: Elderberries and Goji Berries
If you are looking for hardy additions to your edible landscape, elderberries…
Edible Landscaping: Eat Your Environment
For those of us who are forced to homestead in an urban…
The Humble Hackberry Tree
Hackberry trees are noxious weeds. At least that’s what I was taught…
A View You Can Eat: Common Edible Flowers
I must say I’m a bit of a cynic when it comes…
Elder: Heirloom Herb and Source of Elderberry Syrup
The elder is a deciduous shrub of myth, legend, beauty, and usefulness. …
Tips from an Established Forest Garden
Starting a forest garden on your homestead is one of the best…
Making Money From Trees on Your Homestead
Most homesteads, even those aiming for very high self-sufficiency, cannot live entirely…
How to Grow a Food Forest in Five Years
In times of uncertainty such as these, becoming as self-sufficient as you…