You were hoping for the Garden of Eden, but perhaps you ended up with a garden that looked more like the Sahara desert? Do you look at your garden beds and wonder how anything could possibly grow there? Soil fertility might be to blame if your garden looks bleak and barren instead of lush and… [read more]
10 Steps to Starting a Garden From Scratch
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… [read more]
The Cost of Raising Chickens
Whether you want to raise chickens as pets or you’re interested in making some money with your new backyard flock, knowing the full cost of raising chickens is important for several different reasons. Not only does having a clear idea of the costs give you a good idea of whether you’re saving or making money,… [read more]
How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Thyme
Thyme – this cool season herb is the one every backyard gardener or homesteader should have in his or her herb garden. You can grow thyme along the edge of a walkway, bordering a short garden wall, or even in a container inside your home. It even makes a gorgeous groundcover for an area you… [read more]
Is Collecting Rainwater Illegal in America?
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]
Delicious Chewy Granola Bars
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]
27 Poisonous Plants for Dogs You Absolutely Need to Know
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]
How Often Should You Collect Chicken Eggs?
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]
How to Plant, Grow and Harvest Cantaloupe
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]
Permaculture Zones – Everything You Need to Know
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]
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