Farming food for the homestead is a labor-intensive and time-consuming process, and you can’t afford to get it wrong. The truth, though, is that every region has its own challenges to which those plants may not be perfectly adapted. The ...
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How To Grow A Garden When You Don’t Own Land
There is hope for apartment dwellers and renters who want to guarantee their food security. If you think you must own land to begin, think again. There’s no reason why you can’t start right away. Growing Food Indoors Select food ...
Read More »14 Drought-Resistant Vegetables To Plant If You Rarely Get Rain
In many parts of the country, a drought-resistant garden is more than just a neat idea; it’s a necessity. Choosing the right combination of vegetables, paying attention to planting dates, and modifying your approach to irrigation and planning can help ...
Read More »7 Clever Ways To Teach Kids (As Young As 2) To Work
Believe it or not, children as young as two years old can begin contributing to work around the house and homestead, and there are a lot of good reasons to get started this early. Giving children tasks inside and outside ...
Read More »8 Insanely Fast Vegetables You Can Harvest In One Month
Let’s face it: gardening can be challenging. The idea of waiting weeks and weeks for produce to be ready seems disheartening. This is particularly true if you live in a suburban area, like I do, where the nearest grocery store ...
Read More »The Often-Overlooked Survival Document Every Homesteader Should Store In A Safe
According to the American Bar Association, about 55 percent of Americans die without a will – the essential document that protects your family from the legal complications and in-fighting that can follow a death. But even a will may ...
Read More »The Survivalist’s Summer Guide To Deterring Ticks
If you think ticks are just another outdoor nuisance, no more dangerous than a mosquito, think again. According to the CDC, approximately 30,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported annually. It is caused by bacteria spread by the bite of ...
Read More »How Much Should You Grow To Feed Your Family An Entire YEAR? Here’s The Answer
How much food does your family eat in a year? The answer may surprise you, unless you’ve been planning a garden to feed them. Deciding how much to plant can make the difference between a lean year and a fat ...
Read More »6 Steps To Making Your Own Yeast From Scratch
If you are fortunate enough to have a sourdough starter, then you have your own colony of yeast that can be fed and maintained indefinitely, ensuring you will never need to buy commercial yeast for bread again. Although it ...
Read More »Raw Wool: How To Find And Pick The Best Fleece For Your Off-Grid Needs
Spring is one of the best times to start sourcing wool to bring to your homestead. Shepherds will often shear sheep once or twice per year, and most will do it after lambing, to shed the sheep of their ...
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