For the Newbies Archives - Page 12 of 16

Homesteading Will Make You Question: Relationships

November 5, 2014 by homesteaddreamer

This is Part Four of a five part series about how ‘Homesteading Will Make You Question’ the systems and practices in place in the United States. Click the links if you missed Part One, Part Two, or Part Three! Changing your lifestyle brings with it many unforeseen challenges, adjustments, and … [Read more...]

Why You Should Start Next Year’s Garden Plan NOW

October 31, 2014 by homesteaddreamer

Even though you may still be harvesting the end of the growing season's bounty, or have moved on to your Fall/Winter gardening, planning for next year's growing season NOW will give you many advantages and increase your odds of success! Each year you have a garden, you are learning new things … [Read more...]

Homesteading Will Make You Question: Recreation

October 29, 2014 by homesteaddreamer

This is Part Three of a five part series about how 'Homesteading Will Make You Question' the systems and practices in place in the United States. If you missed the first two, see below for links to them! Changing your lifestyle brings with it many unforeseen challenges, adjustments, and … [Read more...]

Intro to Medicinal Uses of Honey

October 27, 2014 by homesteaddreamer

Honey has been used by humans since the first time that caveman tasted it. Can you imagine the wonderment they felt at the flavor exploding across their tongues and then the energy ZING they had afterward? Medicinal uses of honey are also well documented, as is the long shelf life … [Read more...]

Homesteading Will Make You Question: Work

October 21, 2014 by homesteaddreamer

This is Part Two of a five part series about how “Homesteading Will Make You Question” the systems and practices in place in the United States. Click here for Part One. Changing your lifestyle brings with it many unforeseen challenges, adjustments, and sacrifices. In our efforts to produce as … [Read more...]

Homesteading Will Make You Question: Food

October 14, 2014 by homesteaddreamer

This is Part One of a five part series about how Homesteading Will Make You Question Everything. Specifically, some of the systems and practices in the United States. Changing your lifestyle brings with it many unforeseen challenges, adjustments, and sacrifices. In our efforts to produce as much … [Read more...]

From a Complete Newbie to a Confident Canner

October 8, 2014 by homesteaddreamer

It is crazy to think that just a mere 18 months ago, I hadn’t canned anything in my life. No water-bath canning or pressure canning of any kind. Oh sure, I would ‘help’ and watch Grandma jar up applesauce, peaches, apple butter, jams and jellies; but it wasn’t me doing it. Not really. I had ideas, … [Read more...]