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  Small birds are usually bypassed as a food source, but those looking to supplement their food supply or establish additional food security can benefit from small birds. There are two main small birds I would recommend: quails and pigeons. ...

Owning a smoker gives you the ability to preserve and attribute a wonderful flavor to your meat and other foods. Smokers are simple to construct and can be built from a variety of materials. The basic necessities, regardless of your ...

  No homestead is truly complete without a cob oven. It is one of the iconic signs of rebellion and a step in the direction of freedom. A cob oven is a baking chamber that reaches temperatures of up to ...

Homesteaders are always on the lookout for ways to be sustainable – and if possible, make some money. One great way to do this is to sell perennials and biennials. Selling plants is one step up from just saving your ...

Check your local regulations for fishing methods, times and limits. Please make sure also to have your fishing license, too! 1. Crayfish Where to find: On hot days, you can see them gliding across the rocky bottoms of creeks, lakes ...

  As a kid, I used to run through this huge patch of poison sumac while playing. I often had rashes — sometimes so bad I couldn’t even open my eyes. In fact, I didn’t know why I was catching ...

Several years ago, Ohio State University researchers reported that there are “more microbes in a teaspoon of soil than there are people on the earth.” These microorganisms, of course, are essential to producing rich soil and strong, hardy plants. And ...

Gardening is time-consuming for any homesteader or off-gridder, and the smart gardener is constantly looking for ways to make it easier. Perennial crops are one of the easiest ways to save time, in that you only have to plant them ...

If you’re like most people new to homesteading and self-sufficiency, then you have limited space to garden. What’s the best way to make the most of your small parcel of land? Vertical gardening. Vertical gardening allows you to produce more ...

Anyone can have beautiful fruit trees on their property, and it doesn’t have to take up a lot of space. It is called “espalier trees,” a growing method that goes back to 1400 BC, when it was used in ancient ...