by Homesteader | Apr 3, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Selecting the Right Location Sunlight Considerations When I first decided to build a raised garden bed, the first thing I had to think about was where to put it. You want your veggies to bask in the sun, so pick a spot that gets at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight a...
by Homesteader | Apr 3, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Choosing the Right Medicinal Herbs Understanding Your Needs Before you even think about planting anything, sit down and ask yourself what you want from your medicinal herb garden. Different herbs offer different benefits—some can help with digestion, while others...
by Homesteader | Apr 3, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Direct Access to Fresh Produce Experience the Difference in Flavor One of the first things I noticed when I joined a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program was the incredible difference in flavor. Freshly harvested produce, often picked the same day, has this...
by Homesteader | Apr 3, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Gather a Group of Interested Individuals Finding Your Fellow Gardeners Alright, so first things first—if you wanna kick off a community garden, you gotta find some like-minded folks who are just as passionate about this whole green thumb thing. You can start by...
by Homesteader | Apr 3, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Planning Your Space Choosing the Right Location Before diving into planting, you gotta pick the right spot in your backyard. Ideally, your orchard needs a sunny area, getting at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. Sunlight is vital for those sweet, juicy...
by Homesteader | Apr 3, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Hey there! If you’re like me, you’re probably looking to live a more self-sufficient lifestyle, and raising rabbits for meat is one of the best ways to do that. In my journey of homesteading, I’ve learned a lot about these fluffy little critters and how they can be an...