I've always wondered... How "hit or miss" were our ancestors when it came to foraging for food? After all, someone had to be the first person to try
The thermometer was near zero one day when I was on ice skates collecting frozen cranberries. The cranberries were conveniently above the ice just waiting to be harvested. I was on the north end of “Gowen’s Pond” in Pownal, Maine. It was at that end where water seeped into the pond to make the couple […]
Make the most of common yard weeds by using white clover for food and medicine with these easy tips and recipes.
Don't have a traditional homestead yet, but you're still wanting to feel like a homesteader?! Check out this list of 27 homesteading skills you can practice up on before you have an ACTUAL homestead. Please note: This post may contain affiliate links, for our full disclosure click HERE. Are you interested in jumping into homesteading, even
Agricultural neighborhoods — or "agrihoods" — are planned housing communities with working farms.
See how to gravel a farm road using a hydraulic drawn box scraper. Because every gravel road needs maintenance from time to time.
I love this Grilled Vietnamese Chicken in Pho, on rice or in salads. The marinade permeates the chicken to make it succulent and delicious.
This refreshing bok choy salad is brimming with baby bok choy, shredded carrots and spicy radishes tossed with a sesame-soy vinaigrette!
A producer for Sunday TODAY shares what it was like to cover the remote opal-mining community of Coober Pedy, Australia.
These soft, overnight sourdough cinnamon rolls are the perfect weekend or holiday treat! Made with a luscious sweet dough and a not-too-sweet cinnamon filing, they are guaranteed to be a huge hit.
This is an awesome article that I wrote for Survivopedia. And although not all of them are survival skills, I
Roasted Eggplant Lasagna made with no-boil lasagna noodles and topped with Arugula Pesto. A delicious, healthy vegetarian dinner recipe that is comforting and nourishing. Vegan and GF adaptable.
The Great Depression was a time of scarcity-induced innovation: families had to do without many household staples and used their
Find out how solar, wind, biomass, hydroelectric, and geothermal power are harnessed to produce renewable energy.
By being aware of what French women don't wear, you can nail Parisian chic style in no time.
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This refreshing bok choy salad is brimming with baby bok choy, shredded carrots and spicy radishes tossed with a sesame-soy vinaigrette!
A healthy delicious recipe for Sesame Cabbage Noodle Salad with Tofu ( or chicken) that can be made ahead- perfect for meals on the go or workweek lunches!
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By Claire Winson Whether they came for land, seeking relief from religious persecution, gold, or driven by a sense of adventure,
This cinnamon treat reminds me of baklava, but with only a few easy ingredients, it's a fraction of the work. It's my aunt's recipe, and I think of her when I make it. —Sue Falk, Sterling Heights, Michigan
Everything you need to know about making swales in your permaculture garden to capture rainwater for your food forest.
This tom kha soup (Thai coconut soup) is absolutely perfect. Rich and creamy yet tangy and salty, this Thai soup is filling but light and positively bursting with flavor. The very best recipe I've ever made or tried. Whole30, paleo, and vegan options offered.
Permaculture principles can decrease your work load, make your garden more productive, make your animals healthier, and generally improve all the systems on your farm or homestead.
Are you not sure if you can make homesteading work with the amount of land you have? Here are 28 farm layout design ideas to inspire you.
Start planning your homestead layout l Note homestead components, permaculture zones, create a base map - bare land or existing homesteads!
Foraging for wild edibles is hard enough already, but in winter it's a real challenge. Fortunately, some plants will surprise you.
New and experienced homesteaders make many mistakes, and sometimes they don't learn from them. Here are 10 lessons to learn from and know better.
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Survival skills we all need to know, even in the 21st century. Homesteading, wilderness, pioneer and vintage skills to learn!
5 plants to forage in winter because foraging enthusiasts don't stop foraging when the snow falls. They look for plants to forage in winter, knowing that this is the best season for these edible and medicinal wild plant allies.
Foraging is a great excuse to get outside and reconnect with nature in the first days of spring. Winter foods are weighing heavy on our stomachs, and it's time for something fresh...and green. Well before
Learn how to identify and use common wild edible weeds that might be growing in your backyard with this eBook: Wildcrafting Weeds: 20 Easy to Forage Edible and Medicinal Weeds.
Willows are one of the easiest plants to grow and have so many beneficial uses including but not limited to medicinal, structural and soil purification. Learn why and how you should grow basket willow on your homestead.
How to homestead with monthly to do lists. Homesteading tasks organized by season so you can see the yearly flow of homestead living
The key to success with homesteading is planning. There are so many things to consider, and making a mistake can be costly. To get started with homesteading, or improve your existing homestead, first create a homestead layout plan. And as always do research and more research. We have all the guides & steps right here!
Homesteading can be expensive and you'll need a lot of supplies! Luckily, there are ways to get free items! Find out how and why we use Craigslist to get tons of free homestead supplies!
Acorns are everywhere in the fall. You don’t want to miss a free harvest, so let’s talk about how to harvest and process acorns.
Foraging is a year-round source of food and fun, no matter where you live. Our ancestors didn't have the luxury of taking the winter off from food gathering, they just had to get more creative.
Learn about what to forage in fall! Autumn is an abundant time for foraging and wildcrafting. Fall foraging includes berries, nuts, roots, and mushrooms.
My favourite plants and berries to forage in Autumn, and a few recipes too! Living in Cornwall by the sea...Read More
