Some people may find it surprising that I'm pretty much the same as they are: those who read my blog, that is. They come to be entertained, learn something, or maybe just dream along with me as I work toward a more self sufficient life. Well, dear reader, it's true! I'm just like … [Read more...]
Homesteads and Horses: What to Know
Horses bring a variety of benefits to homesteads, whether by plowing fields or by providing compost for gardens or farmland. If you’re considering a horse for your homestead, there are a few factors to think about beforehand. Their Daily Care Like any animal, horses require daily care. … [Read more...]
How To Kickstart Your Homesteading Skills
I know many of you are where I was a few years ago. You have this drive, this desire to be more self sufficient. You want to provide more for yourself, have more control over your life. You want to spend your hours working for yourself, not working for someone else to get the money to buy what you … [Read more...]
How To Be A Successful Homesteader
Success is defined in a thousand different ways, regardless of what it is you're trying to be successful with. Homesteading is no different and everyone's definition of a "successful homesteader" will be different. I asked several people what they thought and though each answer was indeed different, … [Read more...]
Reclaim Food Control With Suburban Micro Farming
To me, living in the suburbs seems like a cookie cutter way to live. Every house looking the same: same lawns, same colors, same...everything! While the lawns and manicured look is appealing for the aesthetics, it's hard for me to see much beyond lost potential. Every single one of those lawns could … [Read more...]
How to Start Homesteading Where You Are
Homesteading doesn't mean quite what it used to back in the pioneer days. Thankfully, there are now all types of homesteaders out there in both urban and rural settings. When you start homesteading, you don't have to have 50+ acres of land, livestock, a huge garden, and all the other traditional … [Read more...]
3 Things to Get BEFORE the Harvest
The sun is shining, the birds are singing and your garden is exploding with life! Depending on where you are in the world, you may already be harvesting the fruits (and veggies!) of your labor while others are just now seeing their seedlings turning into full plants. Either way, the harvest is … [Read more...]