by Homesteader | Feb 18, 2013 | Home Life
If you are homesteading or simply have an interest in expanding your plant growing season, you may want to consider building a greenhouse. A greenhouse is really not as expensive or as difficult to build as you might imagine. In fact, it can be a wonderful pleasure...
by Homesteader | Jan 6, 2013 | Home Life
Today, many homesteaders are turning to alternative energy sources to maintain their homestead. As self-reliance lifestyles become more popular, people will begin to research alternatives to provide electricity to their home and farm. A preferred choice for an energy...
by Homesteader | Dec 21, 2012 | Home Life
Let’s talk about how to build a greenhouse on your homestead. A person might have the delight of constructing his very own greenhouse to help with early crop production. He could pick from different designs and sizes he would such as to develop. A greenhouse...
by Homesteader | Dec 17, 2012 | Composting Tips, Home Life, worm farming
Recently, we shared how worm farming could be an excellent new potential resource for the homestead. We had some great comments to our post, so we decided to share some additional information and great tips for the new worm farm. There are many different types of...
by Homesteader | Dec 16, 2012 | Growing Fruits, Growing Vegetables, Home Life
Having and maintaining an effective garden has to do with more than simply having a “green thumb” or understanding when to grow your tomatoes. There is plenty that can be learned through day-to-day expertise and ideas that experienced gardeners are...
by Homesteader | Dec 8, 2012 | Growing Fruits, Growing Vegetables, Home Life, Organic Farming, Organic Gardening and Growing
Exactly how one takes care of their organic garden can say a whole lot about them as a farmer and person. An activity that focuses on working in the dirt and relying on nature and spending quality time is just what makes organic gardening enjoyable. That can appear...
