This Happens Once a Year
Because of the type of life I live, I live for Black Friday sales, and sadly, this happens once a year. This is the one time a year in which I can grab items for my homestead while saving money….
2021 Black Friday Sale!
As homesteaders it is essential for us to utilize items which will not only educate us, but also be useful for years to come. The items I have created will help you to fine tune your skills and help you…
Best Storing Potatoes for Keeping Long-Term
Enjoy home grown potatoes well into the late winter months by selecting the best storing potatoes. Learn what varieties are the best longest storing potatoes. By selecting the best potatoes for storing long-term ensures the garden’s bounty for many months…
Fruits and Vegetables to Grow Vertically
Discover 16 fruits and vegetables to grow vertically to expand a garden space. A great example is growing cucumbers vertically. Vertical growing plants are healthier and tend to produce more produce. This article provides vertical vegetable garden ideas for gardeners…
Practical Gifts for Homesteading Kids
To live a simple life means offering practical gifts for homesteading kids. Great gifts for farm kids or homesteaders consist of items encompassing our lives. This article lists books, kits, tools, and garden items to help your child with the…
DIY Naturally Scented Pinecones
Leave the chemicals behind and make scented pinecones. Easy DIY naturally scented pine cones are made with foraged pinecones and essential oils. Included are tips on how to clean pine cones as well as how to properly scent pine cones…
DIY Polytunnel for under Forty Dollars
Build your own DIY polytunnel design utilizing a handful of items. Small polytunnel gardening and greenhouse designs are on the rise and an inexpensive tool to utilize for growing food. Living on the coastal side of the Pacific Northwest, outside…
Designing a Potager Garden or a Small Kitchen Garden
When designing a potager garden there are a few things to keep in mind. Color, texture, and depth are details which go into designing a kitchen garden. Flower, edible and medicinal, play a strong part of a potager garden design….
Pantry Preparedness | Stocking your Pandemic Pantry
Be prepared with an emergency food storage by stocking your pandemic pantry. A pantry preparedness guide allows you to provide for your family during unknown times. A well-stocked emergency pantry is necessary for not only a pandemic crisis, but also…
Kid Friendly Raspberry Cordial with Easy Canning Tips
This kid friendly raspberry cordial is ideal for children of all ages. In addition to consuming this beverage immediately, learn the process for canning raspberry cordial for long-term storage. Grab the kiddos, fresh berries, a little sweetener and get to…