Homesteading

There is snow on the ground but for many homesteaders it’s time to start thinking about this year’s garden plans already. As I browse through the gorgeous seed catalogues, I...

Vegetarian homesteading …is that a thing? When people think homesteading, raising livestock for meat consumption is one of the first things to come to mind. However, the definition of a...

This year, I decided to go a little rustic with our holiday decor and make dried orange garlands. Orange garlands are a great way to spread holiday cheer while taking...

Simmering potpourri is an easy, inexpensive, and natural way to freshen your home. All it takes is heating various combinations of herbs, spices, fruits and extracts together with water. You...

I think we can all agree that garlic is one of the most useful ingredients in the kitchen. Did you know that it’s also easy to grow? It doesn’t require...

We love our coffee around here, and usually go through a few bags a month. That means we have a lot of spent grounds. We compost what we can but...

When we first decided to make the shift towards homesteading and living a more simple and sustainable life, I did as much research as I could to figure out exactly...

Don’t let limited space stop you from planting a vegetable garden this year. You don’t need a farm to eat farm-fresh, you just need to get a little strategic with...

We are currently in the research and planning stages of preparing for chickens and dairy goats. We want to make sure that we do our homework and get it right,...

You may have noticed the term “modern day homesteading” starting to trend recently, but what exactly does that mean?  An internet search will bring up tons of different definitions. It...

Meet Jax and Sawyer (AKA our children). As cute as they are, they have a way of making our house, car, and clothes smell not the best. Some dogs love...

I’ve always been a fan of indoor seed starting. Aside from adding a little greenery to your house during the cold grey winter, there are several benefits to starting your...