As a kid, I remember standing in the kitchen, watching my dad piling a heap of tangled green sprouts onto his sandwich, telling me how nutritious they were, and how I should eat some, too. At the time, I wasn’t convinced, but now I know better. Sprouts are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals, easy …
Gardening books and courses can get expensive fast. If you want to learn more about gardening without breaking your budget, there is plenty of information available. To get you started, here are 50 free gardening downloads that you can start reading right now… Gardening eBooks The Gardener’s Secret Handbook by Mike McGroarty Gardening doesn’t have …
Yes, you can reheat leftover oatmeal. It’s one of the easiest ways to use up the leftovers and a quick means of making breakfast. But if reheated, oatmeal doesn’t get your tastebuds all excited, you might want to try some of these amazing recipes to use up those extra already-cooked oats. Using up leftover cooked …
If you’re good with plants and want to make a little money on the side, you might want to start your own backyard plant nursery. You don’t need a lot of space or money to get started; you just need a little bit of yard, a little knowledge of plant propagation, and some plants. Starting …
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Ducks are cute and funny to watch, but should you have them on your homestead? There are plenty of reasons to add ducks to your homestead, but there are a few reasons not to raise them, as well. That being said, so, should you get ducks? Are they for you? Yes, you should get ducks …
A forest ecosystem makes an excellent model for a sustainable, permaculture system of growing food. Also known as a forest garden or food forest, this layered approach to growing food will provide an easy resource for food for many years to come once it is established. A permaculture food forest can be created in any …
Recent events have shown us how easily our food supply can be disrupted and just how helpful it can be to be able to provide at least some of our own food. Permaculture can help us do this by being more sustainable, saving money, and reducing waste. Principles of urban permaculture apply these ideas and …
Homesteading is a rewarding lifestyle that can get very expensive very quickly. However, you shouldn’t let money stop you from reaching your homesteading dreams. You can start your homesteading journey no matter your income, location, or ability level. We all start somewhere! Here’s how to homestead when you’re flat broke. Start where you are The …
My free-range flock was at it again. They left the cozy acreage of our farm, and went to visit the neighbors. I could see them digging around the neighbor’s yard, looking for bugs, and contemplating what good things might be lurking on their back porch. My neighbors are very nice and understanding, but I didn’t …
Homesteading isn’t just for those living out in the country; if you live in the suburbs, you can be a homesteader, too. If homesteading is your dream, don’t wait for the perfect time or the perfect place to start your homestead, start right where you are and make small steps in the direction you want …
