A clay pot heater is a simple, effective way to heat a small room or space using nothing more than a few candles and some clay or terracotta pots. No moving parts. No electricity. Just ambient heat. But capturing that heat is the key. A candle on its own generates a set level of heat …
Making Your Very Own Clay Pot Heater: 6 Designs That Work Read More »
If you’re ready to sink your shovel into the soil for a garden of your own, there’s a number of considerations that need to be made beforehand. There’s no boilerplate design or format when it comes to gardening – but you can expect different results based on how your garden is set up. Whether you’re …
Peeling garlic can be a sticky, tedious task. The husks are often evasive and the more you handle garlic, the harder it is to work with. Once those garlic oils get between your fingers or under your fingernails it’s easy to feel defeated. But with a few simple tricks, you can take your garlic prep …
The first year on my homestead I struggled to keep up with yard work. Heavy winds often caused loose limbs and deadfall to litter my property. I’d spend hours cleaning up the brush every spring, piling it up and hauling it away to the brush pile at the landfill several miles away. Such a waste. …
Wood Chips for Gardening – Everything You Need to Know Read More »
The Zeer pot, or pot-in-pot refrigerator, is a product of necessity – food preservation. This simple configuration of earthenware clay pots, insulation, and fabric allows for a cool space in even the hottest climates. These systems have been used in hot, arid regions of the world like Africa and the Middle East for centuries. The …
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The first real sign that winter hit at my house was a day like any other. Cold temperatures were lingering and there was snow forecast on the horizon. But the winter sign wasn’t so much the coming of snow and colder temperatures – it was the absence of water from my faucet. After a brief …
The Best Hand Pumps for Your Well (Deep or Shallow) Read More »
The life of a homesteader can be rewarding and fulfilling when you have the potential to raise and harvest your own animals, collect milks and eggs, and generate income from hides, furs or offspring. But part of being on the homestead and taking on animal husbandry requires increased awareness and security when it comes to …
The Full List of Predators on the Homestead to Watch out For Read More »
Store-bought vegetables can add a significant amount of flavor, color and texture to pre-packaged food or family meals. But there are several reasons why you may want to re-consider reaching for that next tomato, broccoli crown, or head of lettuce. At a glance, the presentation of veggies at the store is appealing. Colors are often …
Here’s Why You Should Stay Away from Veggies from the Store Read More »
There’s a saying among farmers and homesteaders in my area that goes something like this – don’t ever leave your windows down or doors unlocked this time of year or you may find your car filled with zucchini. For anyone who has raised and harvested squash varieties, it’s laughable because at harvest time the squash …
