For so many gardeners, the process is the reward. Spending time out in the garden, enjoying fresh air and sunshine, and taking care of all of the many different chores that will move the needle slowly but surely towards a harvest of delicious fruits, veggies, and herbs. But for other gardeners, gardeners like me, the […]
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Pigs can be a great choice of livestock animal for your homestead. They’re smaller and easier to keep compared to cows and horses, and can keep you, your family, and your neighbors stocked up on delicious bacon and pork chops, or form the core of a profitable business. Pigs also tend to be healthy and
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Most people I know don’t homestead like our ancestors did. I mean truly living off the land and, just as importantly, living free. These days, it’s easy to feel like you are just playing at homesteading, like it’s a hobby. Anybody can get a flock of chickens for their suburban home or start a modest
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If you are like me, your favorite thing to can is jam, jelly, and preserves. It’s so easy, so delicious, and so versatile that we go through a lot of it in my house. And I’m willing to bet that, if you are like me, you might be getting a little tired of the same
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If you’ve ever had a mouse infestation in your house, you know how much these little rodents can ruin your life. But it can always get worse: you could get a rat infestation! Rats do all of the same things that mice do, they just make things even worse! If you are hearing scratchings in
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Rabbits, like all animals, engage in some puzzling behaviors. Some are comical, others are strange, and others are downright concerning. One of the most concerning for rabbit owners is fur pulling. It starts out a little odd, sure, seeing your rabbit just pull a clump of fur off of herself, but in time it can
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What’s one thing you think you could find on any homestead? If you answered Mason jars, pick any prize off the third shelf because you’re a winner! These ubiquitous and ever-handy glass jars are, of course, used for storing delicious, home-canned food, but they can also be used to keep all sorts of other things
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Most homesteaders I know care about two things when it comes to keeping the house clean inside and out: doing more with less and cutting back on creepy chemicals. Just walk down the cleaning aisle at your local grocery store, and you’ll see what I’m talking about. There’s a specialized cleaner for everything you can
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When it comes to feeding livestock, it doesn’t get any easier than chickens. Chickens are omnivores with a varied diet, and aside from eating a flexible menu, they can provide much of their own food if you let them free range. They love to peck and scratch in the grass, around bushes, and everywhere else,
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If you hike, camp, or do anything else outdoors, you probably know stinging nettles as an irritating, annoying menace. But did you know they can be a forager’s dream? It’s true! Stinging nettles, the exact same ones that give you a nasty rash when you bump into them, are a legitimate superfood packed with vitamins,
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