Invasive plants, whether in your garden, lawn or wood lot, can be a major time sink in your landscaping efforts, taking over garden plants and native forest species alike while decreasing ecological diversity, setting back ecosystem succession (growth and evolution), and … [Read more...]
Beat the Heat by Making Your Own Popsicles, Slushies, & Ice Cream!
Summer is almost over, but it's still extremely hot in many parts of the country. Being outside in this weather can be pretty miserable, but there is one great thing about hot weather: it's an excuse to eat popsicles and ice cream! Last weekend, I was searching for popsicle … [Read more...]
20 Foods to Cook on a Wood Stove
Wood stove cooking is a great way to let your fuel work double duty in the winter time. With a wood stove already running, you can save on stovetop electricity or propane. Wood stove cooking can be especially handy if the power goes out, or if you live off grid or are planning to … [Read more...]
The Dark Side Of Homesteading
This week's video comes from Guildbrook Farm, a Youtube channel all about a small homestead in North Carolina. In the video, Jamie talks about death on the homestead. I really like this video because it's more real and down to Earth than most homesteading videos. Most people … [Read more...]
25 Ancient Remedies That Used To Be Common Knowledge
Home remedies and herbal cures are as ancient as mankind itself. Mentions of ancient herbalism are found as far back as the Sumerian civilization, who more than 5,000 years ago documented their process on clay tablets. Much of modern medicine dates way, way back to natural means. … [Read more...]
20 Lost Recipes The Pioneers Cooked On Their Journey West
There's a lot we can learn from the pioneers who traveled across the United States back in the 1800s, especially when it comes to cooking meals from scratch. There are certain recipes that they made again and again because they were tasty, easy to make, and required ingredients … [Read more...]
16 Ways to Use Wood Ash on Your Homestead
As you pursue a more sustainable lifestyle, you probably are discovering many ways to repurpose items around your home and property. Wood ash is something you may have a lot of, especially if you have a fireplace, woodstove, or campfire. Did you know there are many beneficial … [Read more...]
How Much Land Do You Need For Homesteading?
Through several email conversations, I've learned that many of the people visiting this site don't actually have a homestead yet. They're doing what they can where they live, but for most of them, having a chunk of land for homesteading is a long-term goal. This is great, but … [Read more...]
6 Plant Diseases and How to Prevent Them
Even the most healthy plants will sometimes succumb to disease, but if you know what to watch out for and how to treat it, you’ll often be able to catch it early and nip it in the bud. Here are some of the most common types of plant diseases you’ll come across growing both … [Read more...]
150 Homesteading and Off the Grid Hacks
Over the weekend I was reading about homesteading hacks, and I came across two articles with a TON of awesome ideas. They're both from the same site. The first one is specifically about homesteading, and second is about off the grid living. Some of my favorite ideas from the … [Read more...]
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