Homesteading for everyone
As a person who lives off-grid I, like many others in my situation, understand just how important water is. In America there is a wide diversity of environments, consequently this valuable resource that is abundant in some areas is limited in others. I am fortunate, in that I have a spring, a bore hole, and… [read more]
This recipe is for a chewy granola bar that is versatile, made from common food storage ingredients, is delicious, and is something you’ll want to make often. It is hard to get much better than that. When it comes to survival recipes you want to find items you can make from your food stores. If… [read more]
If you have a furry friend on your homestead, you might be wondering whether he can more or less be left to his own devices while the two of you are working outside. For the most part, yes – dogs generally know what’s good for them and what isn’t. However, there are some plants that… [read more]
New chicken keepers frequently ask the question, “How often should you collect chicken eggs?” This is a great question to ask because not only do we love our chickens, we love their eggs! And part of chicken keeping is making sure that we have the best, cleanest, healthiest eggs we can. A big part of… [read more]
Nothing says summertime like fresh cantaloupe, with those grown on your homestead being the best by far. However, as with anything planted in the garden, there is more to know than just the process of sticking the seed or the plant into the ground. In this article, we are going to take a looks at… [read more]
The topics of Permaculture design are applicable to a wide variety of homesteading builds. Permaculture design thinking is efficient and is meant to mimic natural ecosystems. However, Permaculture can be an intimidating topic to tackle, knowing that short courses in permaculture are meant to last a minimum of 72 hours. Zoning is one of those… [read more]
When I first moved into my neighborhood, a friendly neighbor welcomed me in with a beautifully potted aloe plant that she had propagated herself. She was so good at growing them that she gave them to all the new neighbors, her family, and friends. It was such a lovely gift, but before long, I had… [read more]
There is much controversy about whether or not children should undertake chores. Numerous people think that children can only benefit from undertaking chores as it helps them to learn vital life skills that can only help them when they have homes of their own. Others argue that children grow out childhood far too early and… [read more]
We often hear the term Energy efficiency talked about as there is a growing concern regarding Global Warming and Climate change. What do we actually mean by the term Energy-Efficient? Energy is the fuel or resource such as petrol that is put into a car, from the petrol we are able to drive a certain… [read more]
Take a stroll down the egg aisle at your supermarket. Without a doubt, you will see countless types of eggs with all kinds of monikers. Some claim to be free-ranged, some are cage-free, and others are organic. But what about vegetarian? And what does it mean if a label reads, “USDA verified 100% vegetarian-fed chicken?”… [read more]
