by Homesteader | Nov 17, 2024 | 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 | Nov 17, 2024 | Homesteading Lifestyle
1. Canning: Sealing the Season Understanding the Basics of Canning Alright, let’s dive into canning! This is one of my favorite ways to preserve food because it’s straightforward and lets you save those fresh garden goodies for the off-season. Basically, you’re going...
by Homesteader | Nov 16, 2024 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Food Production Growing Your Own Vegetables One of the first steps I took towards creating my homestead was starting a vegetable garden. Trust me, there’s nothing quite like walking barefoot through the fresh dirt, planting seeds that you’re gonna watch grow into...
by Homesteader | Nov 16, 2024 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Understanding the Importance of Organic Pest Control Why Go Organic? Hey there! So, let’s talk about why opting for organic pest control is super critical for those of us who love to garden. First off, chemical pesticides can be damaging, not just to pests but also to...
by Homesteader | Nov 15, 2024 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Understanding the Benefits of Rainwater Harvesting Why Use Rainwater for Your Garden? So, let’s start with the basics. Why bother collecting rainwater at all? For me, it’s all about sustainability and efficiency. Rainwater is naturally soft, meaning it doesn’t contain...
by Homesteader | Nov 15, 2024 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Embracing Sustainability Understanding Sustainability in Homesteading Living sustainably on a homestead is all about creating a balance with nature. This means that I focus on using resources that I can replenish, like rainwater and compost, instead of depleting them....
