by Homesteader | Feb 4, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Planning Your Timber Harvest Assess the Timber Resources When I first started thinking about harvesting timber on my homestead, I quickly realized how important it is to assess what you’ve got. Walking through your land, take a good look at the trees. Are they...
by Homesteader | Feb 4, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Understanding Milk Types Choosing the Right Milk When I first started cheesemaking, I was blown away by how the type of milk can completely change the final product. Cow’s milk, goat’s milk, and sheep’s milk each have their unique flavors and textures. For instance,...
by Homesteader | Feb 3, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Choosing the Right Location Evaluating Your Space When I first decided to build a sauna, the location was my top priority. I wanted it to be somewhere I could easily escape to, but also not too far from my homestead tasks. Look for a flat, well-draining area, ideally...
by Homesteader | Feb 3, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Improved Soil Health 1. Nutrient Cycling When I first started multi-species grazing on my homestead, I was amazed at how quickly the soil changed. Having different animals grazing together helps create a more balanced nutrient cycle. Each species has different grazing...
by Homesteader | Feb 3, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Define Your Purpose What Do You Want from Your Pond? When I first started my journey to create a homestead pond, I found myself pondering what I truly wanted from this body of water. Is it just for aesthetics, or do I want it to support wildlife or perhaps provide...
by Homesteader | Feb 3, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Choose the Right Location Assess Sunlight and Wind Protection When I first started my apiary, one of the first things I learned was the importance of location. Bees love sunshine, and most types of bees thrive when they’re basking in the golden rays for a good...
