Fall is close on the horizon, and this season is busy for any homesteader, gardener, or forager. It's the time to finish up the garden, start hunting and forage the last of nature's bounty. Acorns are one of the nuts that become available during this time, and it's a resource … [Read more...]
65 Amazing Uses for PVC Pipes
PVC pipe is one of the most versatile inventions in the history of construction. PVC stands for "polyvinyl chloride," and it is normally used for plumbing or drainage. But if you're creative, you can find dozens of other uses for PVC pipe around the homestead. If a week ago … [Read more...]
Farmer’s Markets: 9 Tips for Making A Bundle of Cash
Many homesteaders grow enough produce in the garden to feed their family as well as store up plenty for the future. Some even grow enough excess to sell at local farmer's markets in the area as well. While attending a farmer’s market is always a peaceful experience, selling at … [Read more...]
14 Forgotten Emergency Foods You Should Stockpile
Shelves? Check. Water? Check Rice? Check. Beans? Check. Canned vegetables? Check. For many people, preparing an emergency food supply ends right about here. Okay, maybe you can add in granola bars, powdered milk, and trail mix as well. However, if you complete your … [Read more...]
7 Mistakes to Avoid when Harvesting Rain Water
Rainwater is an excellent source of drinking water whether you're living on a homestead or surviving after a disaster. However, it's not as simple as setting out buckets when it rains. You need to set up a proper rainwater harvesting system. And even then, you have to be careful … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Valerian Root and How to Use It
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. Valerian root should be a staple in every homesteading apothecary. It boasts … [Read more...]
Root Cellar Food Storage: How to Use Nature’s Refrigerator
Before the invention of refrigerators, root cellars served as a primary method of food preservation. Homesteaders and farmers used root cellars as a way to store turnips, potatoes, beets, carrots, and other root vegetables. Many considered root cellars to be nature's … [Read more...]
7 Ways To Use Milk Jugs For Gardening
Are you throwing away plastic milk jugs every week? Stop it. The plastic in these jugs is sturdy, making them useful for a variety of purposes. For example, you can turn milk jugs into the following: funnels, dustpans, mini shovels, outdoor lamps, water markers, storage … [Read more...]
4 Canning Dangers to Be Aware Of
Canning is a time-honored process that has recently become more popular. While many of us have fond memories of our grandmothers canning in the kitchen, we also strive to preserve this vital tradition that can literally save our bacon down the road. While canning is simple … [Read more...]
The Magic of Ginger: 11 Uses and Health Benefits
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. It’s an ingredient in holiday cookies and breads. It’s served in pickled … [Read more...]
Pallet Greenhouse with a Rain Gutter Grow System
Usually, when I share a video about some DIY project, it's something fairly simple that most people could do in one day--something my readers might actually like to try. This project, however, would take most people several days...or weeks. I don't really expect any of you to … [Read more...]
10 Survival Superfoods You Should Grow and Stockpile
It took one good snowstorm and one long power outage for me to realize that I needed to be more prepared for emergencies. After that, I started to stock up on cheap foods: rice, spaghetti, as well as some survival rations. But what I realized is that although survival food will … [Read more...]
How to Find the Perfect Piece of Land for Your Homestead
Realizing a homesteading dream begins with the purchase of the right piece of land. Browsing real estate listings can be overwhelming, even when merely searching for a traditional home. When you are searching for a survival homestead, so much more must be considered, and few real … [Read more...]
How To Clip Chicken Wings
Chickens are a very strange type of bird. They have wings, and yet they can't fly. Well, that's not quite accurate. Chickens can fly, just not very far. Most chicken breeds can only fly a few feet off the ground, but some of the lighter breeds can fly as high as 10 feet and as … [Read more...]
Mullein: The World’s Most Useful Weed
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. Mullein was once known as a robust medicinal herb that treated a variety of … [Read more...]
Perpetual Soup: A Pioneer ‘Recipe’ That Never Ends
It May Be One of the Most Nutritious Soups You’ll Ever Eat and if You Own a Crockpot, It’s a Cinch. Perpetual soup is a broth-based soup that is simmered for days, weeks, months, and even years. In fact, there are stories about broths in China and Japan that have simmered … [Read more...]
How To Make Garlic Powder At Home
Garlic powder is definitely one of the most important ingredients in my kitchen. I use it when making chili, meatloaf, spaghetti, casseroles, and all sorts of other dishes. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It on Pinterest! Why make it at home when you can … [Read more...]
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