by Homesteader | Apr 14, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Start Small and Scale Up Identify Your Goals When I first dove into homesteading, I realized it was essential to figure out what I wanted to achieve. Were you looking to grow your own food, raise livestock, or perhaps both? Start by writing down your goals. This way,...
by Homesteader | Apr 14, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Defining Your Garden Goals Understanding Your Needs When I first decided to create my homestead garden, I sat down and really thought about what I wanted to achieve. It’s important to ask yourself some key questions: What type of crops do I want to grow? Am I looking...
by Homesteader | Apr 14, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
If you’re looking to start your own small homestead or just want to have fresh eggs and milk at home, raising livestock can be an excellent choice. However, caring for chickens, goats, and other animals requires time, effort, and knowledge. In this blog post, we...
by Homesteader | Apr 14, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
1. Understanding the Nature of Pests Identifying Common Pests From my experience, the first step in creating an effective natural pest control plan is recognizing what critters you’re up against. You’ll be surprised to find a variety of bugs hanging out in your...
by Homesteader | Apr 14, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Understanding Cover Crops and Their Benefits What Are Cover Crops? So, let me break it down. Cover crops are basically those plants that you grow not primarily for harvest, but to benefit the soil. You plant them during the off-season, and they do wonders for...
by Homesteader | Apr 14, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Forming Your Idea with Purpose Identify Your Goals When I first dove into the world of homesteading co-ops, it became super clear that knowing what you want to achieve is essential. So before I did anything else, I sat down with a cup of tea and made a list of my...
