Plantain is an herb that I love, and it grows right in my backyard without me having to do anything. We use it fresh throughout the summer and dry it for the wintertime. Plantain is a cure for rashes, burns, bug bites, and so much more. So many people have no idea that a miracle weed is growing in their backyard. Want to save this post for … [Read more...]
12 Home Remedies for Poison Ivy That Really Work
Ahh, spring. Flowers are blooming. Insects are humming. And poison ivy is growing. And for many of us – about 85 percent of us, in fact – that last one means trouble. According to the American Skin Association, poison ivy, poison sumac, or poison oak cause the most common allergic reaction in the U.S, affecting as many as 50 million people every … [Read more...]
How To Make Amish White Bread
When I was a kid, my mom always bought us the super healthy and nutritious whole grain wheat bread... and I hated it. I was one of those kids who always wanted plain white bread. And thirty years later, I still feel the same. Although I've developed a taste for wheat bread, I always go with white bread if I have a choice. Over the years, I've … [Read more...]
10 Homestead Survival Tips For Beginners
Turning your dream of living on a homestead into a reality is very exciting. Creating a sustainable homesteading survival retreat truly is the best way to prep. But planning and skill honing is just as important when creating a homestead as it is when developing a survival plan. The one sure way to turn your dream homestead into a failure is by … [Read more...]
11 Herbs And Flowers That Mosquitoes Hate
Is there anything more annoying than mosquitoes when you’re outdoors? If there is, there’s still no denying that mosquitoes are very annoying. You can have a perfectly relaxing evening on your back porch or at the campground, only to have mosquitoes ruin your day. And that’s not to mention that in a major disaster scenario, mosquitoes can even … [Read more...]
DIY Chicken Coop for Less Than $15
If you've ever thought about getting chickens so you can have fresh eggs every day (thus saving any money that you spend on eggs), then you probably already know that you will need a chicken coop. The problem is, most prebuilt coops cost several hundred dollars, thus erasing any money you'll save on eggs. Even if you go through a couple dozen … [Read more...]
How Many Plants Does It Take to Feed a Family for a Year?
Would you believe me if I told you that you’re capable of growing the plants needed to feed your family for an entire year? No, I’m not crazy - well, not usually - but I’m on the same journey as you, looking to be self-sufficient and grow what my family needs to survive. Now, every family is of a different size. For example, I have four kids, … [Read more...]
50 Frugal Living Tips For Homesteaders
If there is one word used most frequently to describe the homesteading lifestyle, it is “frugal.” The modern frugal homesteader is someone who embraces and makes the most of what they have – be it food, clothing, tools, and other belongings. Homesteaders embrace the concept of self-sufficiency wherever possible. Benefits include saving money, a … [Read more...]
5 Meals That Feed 10 People For Only $5
If you have a big family, then you have a big grocery bill. Figuring out how to feed half a dozen or more people every single day without breaking the bank can be a huge challenge. The folks at Big Family Homestead are very familiar with this challenge. Over the years they've come up with several meals that can feed about ten people, and each … [Read more...]
9 Perennial Herbs To Plant Now And Enjoy Every Year
When you think of an herb garden, do you picture a row of small plants on your kitchen window ledge? An indoor herb garden is an easy and enjoyable way to grow fresh herbs for your recipes. However, you don’t need to stop there. Some herbs are perennials that you can plant outdoors in the ground or in pots for several more years of harvesting. … [Read more...]
How Much Land Does It Take To Be Completely Self-Sufficient?
How much land would it take to live an entirely self-sufficient life? A life so self-sufficient that you never had to leave your land? It is quite a thought-provoking question. When I was asked to write about this topic, I was immediately intrigued and began pondering variables in my head. Because the lifestyle described in the question is our … [Read more...]
14 Tips From The Forest For A Successful Vegetable Garden
I love the experience of walking through a large, peaceful forest. The rich smell of damp earth and fallen leaves. The gentle sound of birds, frogs, and insects. The feeling of sunlight and shade moving across my arms and face. And of course, the soft colors of brown and green as I gaze at the plants and trees. Life is in every direction, and … [Read more...]
17 Natural Ways to Heal Wounds Faster
In a survival scenario, even small wounds can prove dangerous. Without the life-saving convenience of modern medicine, it is essential to heal any cuts, scrapes, or burns as soon as possible before they have the chance to become infected. Thankfully, there are plenty of natural remedies that people have used for hundreds of years to speed up the … [Read more...]
Succession Planting: The Secret to Doubling Your Harvest
Succession planting, also called successive planting, is a method of staggering planting crops or planting different crops with varied maturity dates. Instead of using the traditional method of planting an entire garden bed of crops at one time and waiting for the harvest, succession planting leads to crops at varying levels of growth. I found … [Read more...]
10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Starting a Vegetable Garden
Some of my favorite articles and videos have "wish I'd known" in the title. Why? Because I know that when I read or watch them, I'm likely to pick up a few tips that will save me a lot of time and trouble. Gardening is so simple yet so incredibly complicated. Many beginners think it's just a matter of planting seeds and watering the plants. But … [Read more...]
88 Old Wives’ Tales From The 1800’s
Has anyone ever dismissed a home remedy you used with the comment, “Oh, that’s just an old wives’ tale”? The phrase “old wives’ tale” is often used to describe an old cure or piece of wisdom that has been passed down through the generations. The “tales” include treatments for everything from toothaches to toddler misbehavior, and they vary widely … [Read more...]
How To Create An Edible Food Forest
Yes, You Can Eat Everything That Grows in a Forest. But Only if You Plant It Yourself. Many of us who like to wild forage know an unfortunate fact about nature: Most wild plants are toxic, if not poisonous. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It on Pinterest! Here are the facts: Cautious estimates indicate that up to … [Read more...]
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