Thinking of raising chickens in your own backyard but not sure if they’re right for you? Well, I can tell you firsthand that there is nothing better than eating scrambled eggs that were laid that morning. The freshness just can’t be beaten when all you have to do is walk out to … [Read more...]
4 Berry Shrubs That Fertilize, Too
If you're going to plant shrubs on your property, you may as well plant ones that grow delicious berries. And if you're going to plant berry-producing shrubs, you may as well plant ones that can be mulched, composted, and used to fertilize your garden. That is the thinking … [Read more...]
11 Reasons to Dehydrate Food for Long-Term Storage
For thousands of years, one of humanity's greatest struggles has been preserving food. Everyone has to eat to live, so countless people have spent much of their lives in the production and processing of food. Through the years, people have tried a variety of methods including … [Read more...]
12 Fun DIY Projects For Homesteaders
Chickens, gardens, solar panels, fresh squeezed juice from my own orange tree--this is what I imagined when I decided to make the move to homestead living. I quickly realized that this big dream wasn’t just going to appear with a snap of my fingers, and certainly not a click of … [Read more...]
13 Easy Vegetables To Direct Sow
Although it's a great idea to start seeds indoors and transplant them to your outdoor garden, it's not always necessary. In fact, as long as you live in a fairly warm climate, there are some vegetables that you're better off planting outside. For example, veggies such as … [Read more...]
5 Best Animals To Raise On Your Homestead
There is a seemingly endless array of livestock options. To decide which animals are right for your homestead, you'll need to consider several factors, among which are the size of your homestead, your end goal with livestock, and the time you'll have to spend taking care of them … [Read more...]
10 New Uses for Old Ratty Towels
Everybody has them--those old, thin, fraying towels stuffed deep under the sink or in the back of the closet. Every Spring cleaning you think about throwing them away. But then you think, "They're perfectly good towels." And yet you never use them. Sound familiar? I'm here to … [Read more...]
8 Supplies You Need Before You Start Canning Food
What do you do when the local shops have been looted, when your crops have been destroyed by climate change, or when a mudslide has left you cut off from access to a supermarket? Easy. You turn to your fully stocked pantry of canned foods--the one you've been adding to throughout … [Read more...]
9 Ways Homesteading Can Save You Money
There are many reasons people choose to become homesteaders. From enjoying the best fresh tomatoes to getting back in touch with nature, living the simple life can be pretty great. Did you know it can also save you money? Homesteading affords so many opportunities to cut back on … [Read more...]
Homesteading: The Dirty Truth
Since this site is brand new, I'm going to spend the first few months focusing on information for brand new homesteaders and people thinking about homesteading. The thing about most homestead articles and videos is they tend to focus on all the good stuff: fresh produce, canned … [Read more...]
12 Best Fruits and Veggies to Grow in Containers
The appeal of growing fresh produce indoors attracts many different people. It's healthier, tastier, and costs less money. But oftentimes, newcomers are intimidated by the huge variety of options when trying to figure out which seeds to plant. The majority of fruits and … [Read more...]
Fast Growing Microgreens for Year-Round Salads
If you're the kind of person who tries to eat healthy and enjoys salad, you should be growing microgreens. Maybe you already purchase microgreens at farmers markets. If you do, you're probably getting ripped off. Microgreens are one of the easiest plants to grow. In fact, you … [Read more...]
7 Things To Know Before You Start Homesteading
Making the move to live self-sufficiently, whether on a simple homestead or completely off the grid, is an exciting choice that more and more people are making. People are choosing this lifestyle to ensure their safety in the face of disasters, protect their freedoms, and enjoy a … [Read more...]
What Exactly Is Homesteading?
Welcome to Homestead Survival Site! This is the very first post of my new website, so I thought I’d use it to explain the concept of homesteading, the kind of articles to expect, and the overall purpose of this site. What is Homesteading? It depends on who you ask. For … [Read more...]
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