by Homesteader | Nov 18, 2024 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Are you ready to start your own home farm? If so, this article is for you! Home farming has become increasingly popular in recent years as people seek out ways to live more sustainably and reduce their carbon footprint. In this post, we’ll cover everything from...
by Homesteader | Nov 18, 2024 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Beans Why Grow Beans? Let me tell you, growing beans has been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my homestead. They’re not just tasty; they’re also packed with protein and super easy to grow. You can plant them in the ground in spring, and...
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...
