by Homesteader | Jun 8, 2022 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Today, it is all over the media the terrible rise of inflation. Prices are soaring and there seems to be no end in sight. The cost of basic living items continues to rise to record levels. Gas and food price increases are leading the way and cost of homes and land are...
by Homesteader | Jun 6, 2022 | beekeeping, Beekeeping and Honey, Homesteading Lifestyle
I absolutely LOVE keeping bees. When I first started as a brand-new Beekeeper, I was extremely nervous. I had heard so much about the challenges of keeping bees, but really just knew they were going to be a great addition to my homestead. I did a little research and...
by Homesteader | May 27, 2022 | Composting Tips, Growing Vegetables, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle, Organic Farming, Organic Gardening and Growing
At our homestead, we love eating fresh organic vegetables. We’ve been growing organically for a while and have some excellent tips and advice for growing a better organic garden. When you use proper techniques when organic gardening, you will tell from your...
by Homesteader | May 23, 2022 | Frugal Living, Homesteading Lifestyle, Stretching the Homestead Budget, Urban Homesteading
Whether you are an experienced homesteader or just starting out, homesteading is a special lifestyle. In fact, we have quite an assortment of visitors to our site from all experience levels. The best thing about homesteading is that you can start whenever you are...
by Homesteader | May 23, 2022 | Homesteading Lifestyle, Livestock and Animals, Small Livestock
For a variety of reasons, many homesteaders prefer not to raise pigs on their homestead. Whether it is a spacing issue, smell issue, or just the additional hassle, pigs do bring some additional responsibilities that some folks just may not be willing to take on. ...
by Homesteader | May 12, 2022 | Homesteading Lifestyle, Livestock and Animals, Mini-Farms, Hobby Farms and Farmettes, Small Livestock
How Goats Can Provide for Your Family in Many Ways Another animal you may want to consider raising for your homestead are goats. Most people think of this animal as being able to provide both meat and milk, but they have other uses that will come in handy, too. With...
