When I set the goal to eat only the veggies from my garden for a whole year, I had one big problem. I had no idea how many plants we needed to grow for a years worth of food! Since I grow for six people in a 3500 square foot garden with some space allocated for fruits, my amounts needed to be precise.
If you dream of having a large property and homestead, but currently live in the city. There's so much you can do on a homestead in the city!
Can you really homestead on 1 acre of land or less? Yes! Here's how to make the most of your small homestead by choosing the best livestock and plants!
Willow bark has been used for centuries as a natural pain reliever. It contains salicin, which was later synthesized and is the active ingredient in aspirin. It's reputed to relieve pain without the stomach upset
Do you feel sluggish? Anxious? Have trouble losing weight? Are your menstrual cycles unbearable? Then you could be suffering from estrogen dominance.
We were so excited to finally have enough dandelions blooming so we could harvest some to make a batch of these delicious dandelion muffins! The first dandelions of the season started blooming a few weeks
We've all seen them. Those huge listicles with ideas for making money on your homestead. A laundry list of things that could potentially bring in income, but mostly just a few dollars here or there.
It is very difficult to make activated charcoal, but if you're patient and respect the process, it can be done.
Come learn the top 8 tips for kombucha carbonation, including how to bottle, flavor, and second ferment your homemade kombucha.
Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites are flavorful, seasoned pieces of pork belly that are cooked crispy in an air fryer with less oil and mess compared to deep-frying.
Here is my best recipe for natural, herbal mouthwash that refreshes, protects, and cleans your mouth! It’s simple to make, too. Lose those toxic chemicals, and clean up your mouth! I've been meaning to write this mouthwash and gum care recipe to go along with my recipe for natural toothpaste for
Want beautiful & FREE garden & indoor plants? Regrow kitchen scraps like mango seed, avocado pit, pineapple top, lemon seeds, ginger, lemongrass, & more!
Cheesemaking recipes can be hard to find these days, but they're becoming more common as this old-time skill becomes a popular hobby in the kitchen. Cheesemaking doesn't have to be difficult, and I've included delicious
Kimchi, when made right, is an easy crowd-pleaser. This is by far one of my favorite vegetable ferments for several reasons. The flavor is great, the ingredients are commonly found and the turnips that grow so easily but are eaten so begrudgingly are converted into a form our whole family loves.
Best vegetables & herbs to regrow from kitchen scraps in water or soil. Start a windowsill garden indoors, or grow foods using grocery lettuce, beets, etc!
We’ve spent hours researching the ins and outs of building a root cellar, looking for the best designs and plans, and we package it all in this article for you.
Beehive plans are essential to start beekeeping on your homestead. Do you part to save the bees by finding out how to give them a home!
Make your own extracts for delicious baking and gift giving! The possibilites are endless, and the recipes are easy to follow! Alcohol free recipes included
Learn how to amend clay soil and what plants to plant for clay soil. This homesteader's guide will help you and your garden flourish in all soil conditions.
So, very late to the Chelsea blogging party, and, whilst I very nearly didn’t post at all, I was spurred on by the number of times I’ve referenced last year’s two posts (here and …
Want beautiful & FREE garden & indoor plants? Regrow kitchen scraps like mango seed, avocado pit, pineapple top, lemon seeds, ginger, lemongrass, & more!
Junket? What on earth is junket? I'm so glad you asked. Junket is cheese... in a way. But totally not. This easy recipe feeds your soul and your gut... give it a go. It's a tasty one!