Trees

Grow Beyond Your Zone: Easy Hügelkultur Beds for Citrus, Olives, and More

My husband loves olives, so it was no surprise to me that he did not leave empty-handed when he saw…

7 months ago

The One-acre Orchard

The rest of the country is catching on to what homesteaders have known for generations.  Knowing where your food comes…

8 months ago

Eco-Landscaping Can Trim Home Energy Costs

Especially in this time of inflation and rising energy costs, heating and air conditioning can take a big chunk out…

2 years ago

Maple Sugaring: Boiling Down a Long History

When you think of maple syrup, perhaps you get the picture of a lazy Sunday morning with pancakes or waffles,…

2 years ago

Trees: Bringing It All Together

This is about trees.  I don’t care if you’re a tree hugger or if you log for a living, few…

3 years ago

Making Money From Trees on Your Homestead

Most homesteads, even those aiming for very high self-sufficiency, cannot live entirely free from finances. We all live in the…

4 years ago

Managing Invasive Plant Species on the Homestead

Invasive plant species anywhere on the homestead are a problem for the way they displace native species, disrupt ecosystem function,…

4 years ago

Utilizing Trees on the Homestead: Crafts to Cure-alls

  When you become a homesteader, you notice how much nature is willing to give to us in return for…

5 years ago

Dendrology Demystified: A Tree Tutorial

Trees are an amazing resource.  Like other things that are wonderful gifts, we too often take them for granted.  It's…

12 years ago