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A vertical garden tower is ideal for those who maintain a large garden as well as, for individuals with restricted garden space. Whether you seek to grow food while living in a townhouse, condo, apartment or acreage vertical gardening is ideal and quite practical. Learn how to utilize the Greenstalk garden tower for grown vegetables,…
Make this easy laundry soap recipe using 3 basic household ingredients. A homemade wash powder, such as this DIY laundry soap, is chemical free option which cleans clothing quite well. Many years ago, as a suburban housewife, I tried my hand at making homemade laundry soap. During that time I never fathomed that it was…
A DIY clothesline is ideal to dry clothes outdoors, and depending on where you reside this can occur in the summer and winter months. Building a clothesline which resembles an old power-line takes a little creativity and even less work. Living the homestead life tends to mean reclaiming a simpler time. Which in turn means…
Build an a-frame trellis for items such as summer melons, winter squash, pole beans, or cucumbers. This particular style of garden trellis is excellent for heavier items and is ideal for vertical gardening. Not to mention, this DIY a-frame trellis is extremely easy to construct. Why Build an A-Frame Trellis Small space gardening has its…
Spring on the homestead means many things to many people. For homesteaders it means preparing for livestock births, waking-up the garden, preserving the Spring harvest, and planning for bigger (and better) opportunities. But more importantly, it mean growth. Homesteading is about evolving. Growing. Making something better than it once was. At times homesteading is about…
Selecting the best onions for storing long-term takes research. Enjoy consuming the garden’s harvest throughout the winter months by learning which variety is better for storing onions. Onions are a quintessential food item for us. There is rarely a meals which does not require these delicious bulbs as an ingredient. Not to mention, onions are…
Homestead living leads to creating a sustainable life. Join my homesteading family as we work to achieve goal on two acres in the mountains. This homestead life has been document to encourage others along the journey. Come along and join us! Homestead Living This particular podcast covers the last 6 1/2 years of our lives….
A homesteading housewife. This is who I seek to be. A homesteading homemaker who wishes to serve her family and property while creating a homesteading life. Living a simple life is the desire for many woman like myself. Whatever it takes, we will achieve these goals. The homesteading life awakens many unknown feelings in women….
A seasonal planting guide assists those who wish to establish a home vegetable garden successfully. Learn what to grow each season on the homestead or in a backyard vegetable garden. This vegetable planting guide assists those who seek to know more about what seeds to start and the best garden planting time based on the…
Removing the wax from fruit and vegetables is important prior to consuming it. These DIY fruit wash tips will help to ensure the fruit is clean and back to its natural, delicious form. Many fruits and vegetables purchased from the market are coated with wax, this includes organic produce. What is the purpose for applying…