by Homesteader | Apr 25, 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 | Apr 25, 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 | Apr 25, 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 | Apr 25, 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...
by Homesteader | Apr 25, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
As someone who has spent a good part of my life around farms and livestock, I’ve learned a ton about keeping our furry friends safe from those pesky predators. While we can’t always stop them from circling around, there are definitely natural ways to protect our...
by Homesteader | Apr 25, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Understanding the Importance of Bats Why Bats Matter First off, let’s chat about why bats are so crucial for our ecosystem. These little creatures are not just flying rodents; they play a major role in pest control. Being natural predators, they gobble up insects by...
