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. Do you find yourself reading the labels of over-the-counter medicines more … [Read more...]
6 Trees You DON’T Want On Your Property
To Put It Bluntly, Some Trees Just Aren’t Worth the Shade. I live on 80 acres in Northern Michigan in the Manistee National Forest. There are easily thousands of trees spread across the property. Most create a beautiful canopy and really put on a show in the Fall. Want to … [Read more...]
34 Brilliant Vegetable Gardening Hacks
Today we live in trying times, and they seem to be getting worse. There could come a day when we're no longer able to go out and buy food, which is why it’s time to start becoming more self-sufficient. That includes learning how to grow your own garden, and this can be made … [Read more...]
17 Fun Things To Do During Quarantine (Without Screens)
With coronavirus spiking across the country, more and more people are being forced into quarantine. Some of them are people who have tested positive and have to stay home for two weeks. Others are people who are trying to avoid catching the virus in the first … [Read more...]
18 Medicinal Herbs to Look For in Your Backyard
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. Foraging your own medicine can be intimidating. If you're just getting … [Read more...]
12 Most Popular Items During A Pandemic
We live in a time where simply cannot find a lot of basic items that used to be readily available. So what are we supposed to do? Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It On Pinterest! As this video by Rogue Preparedness shows you, there are actually twelve … [Read more...]
Calendula: The World’s Most Useful Flower
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. People with a green thumb may already be aware of the medicinal properties … [Read more...]
How To Find And Eliminate Poison Ivy
Summer is here, along with endlessly long sunny days, trips to swimming holes, perpetual garden work, and brushes with poison ivy. If you happen to be one of those rare folks who aren’t allergic, consider yourself lucky. For the rest of us, eradicating this enemy of good times is … [Read more...]
No-Bake Oatmeal Energy Balls
Today we’re going to talk about a very healthy snack that you can easily make at home. These can be eaten anywhere while on the go, which makes them very convenient for a quick breakfast in the morning. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It On Pinterest! As … [Read more...]
How to Keep Livestock Cool in the Summer
Summertime is always a busy season on the homestead. The growing season can often spread homesteaders thin when trying to manage the daily upkeep. Growing gardens, plenty of weeds, and land maintenance can create a long chore list from sunup to sundown. Tending livestock on … [Read more...]
15 Parts Of Vegetables You Didn’t Know You Can Eat
From Radish Greens to Watermelon Rind Pickles, There’s More in Your Garden Than Meets the Eye. Most people throw out parts of vegetables that are not only good to eat but often have higher nutritional value than the other parts. For example, turnip greens pack more nutrients … [Read more...]
How To Make Shrub: A Drink From The 1700s
This week's video is about how to make the original soda—the one Americans used to drink before we had Coke and Pepsi and a million other sodas. It's called a shrub, and it’s a delicious probiotic drink that was very popular in the 1700s and early 1800s. Vinegar drinks are also … [Read more...]
The One Tree That Every Homesteader Should Plant
Trees are a homesteader’s best friend. They provide shelter from the sun, wind, and rain, as well as protection from intruders. They often have medicinal properties or produce food—or both. Firewood is yet another benefit, and it's essential for homesteaders who are off the … [Read more...]
How To Make Homemade Neosporin (With Pics)
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. Most homesteaders wouldn’t dream of having a first aid kit that doesn’t … [Read more...]
Why You Should Use a Scythe to Mow Your Lawn
Chances are good that you use a lawnmower and a weed wacker to maintain your lawn. But have you ever thought about using a traditional scythe, like people used to before lawnmowers were invented? Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It On Pinterest! Using a … [Read more...]
20 Pantry Staples You Can Make Yourself
We all appreciate the difference between homemade foods and storebought food. Homemade always tastes better. And yet, even though most of us have the ingredients to make our own food, we often choose not to. Sure, it's time-consuming, but not only does homemade food taste better, … [Read more...]
How To Harvest Herbs For Maximum Potency
Harvesting herbs shouldn't be done whenever you feel like it. There are right and wrong times to harvest herbs for maximum potency. Whether you're using your herbs for medicinal purposes or adding flavor to your kitchen dishes, knowing the right time to harvest herbs increases … [Read more...]
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