by Homesteader | Nov 5, 2024 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Underestimating the Impact of Natural Disasters Understanding Your Environment One of the first lessons I learned as I began prepping my homestead was to understand the specific types of natural disasters that could hit my area. Floods, wildfires, storms—you name it!...
by Homesteader | Nov 4, 2024 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Understanding the Importance of Bees Pollination Powerhouses When I first started my journey into homesteading, one of the biggest eye-openers was realizing just how crucial bees are to our ecosystem. These tiny creatures are responsible for pollinating a significant...
by Homesteader | Nov 4, 2024 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Selecting the Right Location for Your Root Cellar Consider Temperature and Humidity When I first decided to build a root cellar, the first thing I realized was that location is everything. Root vegetables like carrots and potatoes need a cool place to stay fresh,...
by Homesteader | Nov 3, 2024 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Planning is Key Choosing the Right Location Let’s start with the basics: picking where to put my vegetable garden. I made a rookie mistake by setting it up in a shady spot, thinking it’d get enough sunlight. Spoiler alert: It didn’t. Sunlight is crucial, and...
by Homesteader | Nov 3, 2024 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Flavor That’s Out of This World Rediscovering Taste I remember the first time I bit into a juicy heirloom tomato. Wow! The explosion of flavor was like a concert for my taste buds. With heirloom veggies, it’s all about the taste. These varieties have been passed down...
by Homesteader | Nov 2, 2024 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Choosing Your Ingredients What to Use When I first decided to dive into making my own organic fertilizer, I was like a kid in a candy store. The first step? Knowing what to throw into the mix! Kitchen scraps, yard waste, eggshells, and coffee grounds can really amp up...
