Tag: Guides

Genteel Chamomile

"Chamomile is put to divers and sundry uses, both for pleasure and…

Gay Ingram Gay Ingram

Growing Red Wine Cap Mushrooms on the Homestead

Homesteaders are constantly trying to find a new product they can produce…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

How to Grow a Food Forest in Five Years

In times of uncertainty such as these, becoming as self-sufficient as you…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Bath, Body, and Beyond: DIY Bath Products from the Homestead

I love the hard, dirty work that goes along with homesteading but…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Cutting Through the Mystery of Knife Types: Know Your Blades

Whether it be the kitchen, workshop, in automobile emergency kits, or simply…

Doug Smith Doug Smith

A Cozy Winter Reader: Great Homesteading Books to Curl Up With

On the homestead, spring is a flurry of activity. The garden is…

Wren Everett Wren Everett

Coop Considerations: Quick-Start Guide to Building a Chicken Coop

Building a chicken coop, especially from scratch, can be exhilarating and exhausting,…

Chris Lesley Chris Lesley

What is Your Homestead $ Number?

A while back, there was a commercial that had people walking around…

Tony Colella Tony Colella

Homestead Harmony: Balancing Work, Family, and Self-Care

Are you trying to find that perfect, cozy balance between the demands…

Macie LaCau Macie LaCau

Garden Season Extenders and Cold-Weather Husbandry

It may seem strange to think about cold weather when it is…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Buying Land at a Tax Auction: Not So Fast…

Excerpted from Neil's latest book LandBook - An owner's manual for rural land…

Neil Shelton Neil Shelton

Early Spring Wild Edibles: It’s Time to Go Foraging!

Leaves are unfurling in the masses, enjoying the warm sun and gentle…

Cheryl Magyar Cheryl Magyar

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