by Homesteader | May 8, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Choosing the Right Skills to Share Identify Your Own Skills When it comes to organizing a homestead skill swap, the first thing I always do is look within. What do I have to offer? Maybe I can teach folks how to grow heirloom tomatoes or a few canning tricks I’ve...
by Homesteader | May 8, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Herbs for Healing Understanding Common Medicinal Herbs When it comes to natural remedies on a homestead, herbs are truly the champions. Personally, I’ve turned my backyard into a thriving herb garden, and let me tell you, it’s like having a pharmacy right...
by Homesteader | May 8, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Step 1: Determine Your Vision and Goals Understanding Community Needs For me, the first step in kick-starting my homestead elder care cooperative was figuring out what the community actually needed. It’s super important to take a good look around and see who could use...
by Homesteader | May 8, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Choosing the Right Location Assess the Sunlight One of the most crucial aspects of setting up a greenhouse is selecting the right spot. In my experience, finding a place that receives ample sunlight is non-negotiable. For me, morning light is the best since it warms...
by Homesteader | May 8, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Understanding Basic First Aid Principles Know the Recovery Position One of the first things I learned about first aid is the importance of the recovery position. If someone is unconscious but breathing, you want to ensure they don’t choke on their own tongue or any...
by Homesteader | May 8, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Choosing Your Milk: Cow vs. Goat Understanding the Differences When it comes to making cheese, the type of milk you choose makes a world of difference. Cow milk is often creamier and has a more subtle flavor, while goat milk can be tangy and rich. Personally, I love...
