When I first started on this whole self-sufficiency/homesteading lifestyle, I was rather alone. I didn't have to many people to talk to about it that I felt would not judge me for being a "doomsday prepper" or off my rocker, so to speak. It was hard … [Continue reading]
The Unglamorous Side of Homesteading & Prepping
Homesteading and Prepping is hard work! It is dirty, sweat filled, bruise-causing work. It is also hours of reading material that you have to pick through and decide whether it is relevant, logical, and reasonable. It can be very hard to sift through … [Continue reading]
5 Homesteading Rewards
Last week I wrote an article on the 5 Challenges All Homesteaders Face. The response was amazing! Many people in all phases of 'homesteading' or self sufficiency commented and agreed with many points I made. Several suggested a view on … [Continue reading]
5 Challenges All Homesteaders Face
Challenges are something that humans cannot get away from no matter how hard they try. When it comes to homesteading, some days it feels like you signed up for an intensive class in overcoming obstacles! I am the first to admit I am not a pro at … [Continue reading]
The Garden Plan – 2014
It's APRIL and I for one am very happy to see it arrive. Time for garden plans! About a week ago, I posted about our greenhouse repairs and had hoped to have it done by now but mother nature decided otherwise. We were not able to finish this … [Continue reading]
Official Release of “A Primer on Pickling!”
Homestead Dreamer has published an e-book on Kindle! I am proud to introduce for your reading pleasure: This is our first ebook in a series of short, easy to follow books on various skills and projects. We sincerely hope you enjoy A Primer on … [Continue reading]
Greenhouse Repair and a Side of Buckshot
Last year we built a very ramshackle greenhouse using mostly materials from around the property we live on. Through a couple of really spectacular storms and then the snow breaking the PVC pipe we used for the roof, it was pretty much decimated. … [Continue reading]