When most people think about homesteading, they have a very different reality from their vision. This story is all about how I didn’t count the cost, and how I learned along the way what was REALLY important.  I once had this dream, this lofty goal. My dream was to produce all our food that my… [read more]

Are you wanting to get the most of out of your garden this year? Here’s some advice that will give you all the gardening tips and tricks for beginners that the experts wish THEY had in the beginning! A big part of homesteading, no matter where you live, is growing your own food. Whether you… [read more]

Do you want a raised garden bed but not pay the hefty price that comes with buying one? I have 6 amazing FREE raised garden bed ideas to share with you. Raised garden beds make gardening easier to maintain and are aesthetically pleasing. In addition to ease of maintenance, you can build them anywhere and… [read more]

You may be scratching your head right now from reading the title. You’ve heard of growing many things, but seeds? As odd as it may sound, I believe everyone should grow a seed garden. What Is a Seed Garden? Good question. To tell you the truth, if you google ‘Seed Garden’ I doubt you will… [read more]

Getting your garden seeds going, and seedlings planned requires forethought. I’ll be the first to admit that I am ready to start planting early in January, when the snow is still flying and it’s freezing outside. Kick off your garden this year with these easy DIY seed starters, found all around the house! Some things… [read more]

Fresh, culinary herbs make all the difference in the kitchen. When it’s bright and sunny outside, having them grow in your yard or pots on the patio is easy and fun. For many of us, winter makes up 5-6 months of the year. Winter’s harsh temperatures, snow and ice may make it seem like an… [read more]

The concept of companion planting is simple. It’s all about placing plants in your garden in a way that they can help each other. Basically put, companion planting is growing some plants together to allow them to work in balance. There are a few different ways plants can help each other. They include keeping pests… [read more]

Have you given much thought to your coffee grounds? They can make a great cup of coffee but what about beyond your morning coffee? A lot of us drink coffee in the morning. We like to use an old fashioned percolator. (you can see it here) There are people who drink coffee all day, and use keurig… [read more]

When Spring comes, what seeds do you use? Do you worry if they are non gmo, or heirloom vegetable seeds? Or do you just grab the first thing that’s available at the local store and plant them? It’s easy enough to do, right? Just plant, harvest, and preserve. But, there has to be more to the… [read more]