If you have purchased store bought bags of soil to fill your raised beds or to add to your rows then you know how costly it can be. If you have thick clay soil and have bought a tiller, likely you have had to use it year after year. Likewise, if you have sandy or … Read more
Homesteading and gardening tend to go hand in hand. However, as gung ho as you might be about being more independent, it can still be tricky to find the perfect place to put your garden. You have to think about a lot of things before you choose the location. Let’s look at some of those … Read more
The nutrition you can grow on your homestead is not limited to your garden! Fermenting is great for gardeners not only because you can use the excess vegetables in your garden, but also because it is a way to preserve vegetables that increases the nutritional value of what you are preserving. Fermenting is basically growing beneficial … Read more
Even though you might have plenty of access to clean and fresh water right now, it doesn’t mean that will always be the case. There may come a time when you have to conserve the water you have for survival. In addition, unless you have your own well already – which is a good idea … Read more
Goats are such great animals for homesteaders. They can provide milk, meat, weed control, fiber, even company! But of course, not all breeds of goat are the same. Some are better for meat, others for dairy, etc. This very handy infographic from the excellent homesteading site, The Prairie Homesteader, covers what breed of goat is best … Read more
Surely by now you have noticed that your tomatoes are not producing like they were in July, and what they are producing is not ripening as fast. No matter what you do, shorter days and cooler temperatures are going to stop your tomato production almost everywhere but the tropics. But you can still prolong your … Read more
The notorious ago-giant Monsanto has been genetically modifying foods, dominating the agricultural industry and putting small farmers out of business with ridiculous lawsuits over their crops being cross-pollinated with Monsanto GM seeds for decades. But they have a a frighteningly massive influence over the media and government (the USDA is a revolving door of Monsanto employees … Read more
Herbal tea can be very calming, invigorating and of course, healing. These days, however, a lot of major herbal tea brands that have become staples in homes and health food stores unfortunately have added ingredients like natural flavors and soy lecithin. The good news is, there’s several easy and delicious options for homemade herbal tea! … Read more