Tricia Drevets, Author at Homestead Survival Site

Seed Starting Methods Used By Expert Gardeners

However, germinating your own seeds — and then successfully transplanting them to your garden later — requires that you follow some basic steps.

Going off-grid means you need to generate and maintain your own energy sources, whether it’s solar, wind, hydroelectric, or geothermal.

You probably already know that many herbs have abundant medicinal properties. Let’s see how you can use them to keep family healthy.

Learning the language of nature is a valuable skill that can benefit anyone who seeks to live a simpler lifestyle.

Winterizing your home will keep your family warm and save you a lot of money. Here’s what you should do to lower your heating bill.

When you live off grid, it may be hard for an ambulance to reach you. Your first aid skills will be the difference between life and death.

If you have a bountiful supply of home-grown herbs this year, you may be looking for new ways to preserve them.

If you’re going to live on a homestead this winter, especially one deep in the country, you need to do some prepping.

With these essential staple foods, you’ll have enough seasonings, condiments, starches, proteins, and vegetables to make anything.

Washing clothes by hand will result in cleaner and better-smelling clothes. Here’s how to wash and dry your clothes while living off grid.