How to Make Your Permaculture Garden Work in Off-Seasons
As we come out of the summer months, we start to see the productivity of our gardens die back. We also see the fervent nature of our own lifestyles retreat inward as the weather becomes […]
How to Can Jalapeno Hot Pepper Jelly: Treat Your Mouth to Some Sweet Heat
It must have been about 10 years or so ago. I was still living in Michigan (go Blue!), the state that I grew up in, and visiting a local apple orchard. This orchard wasn’t just […]
Boron Uses and Benefits
Boron is a trace mineral, common supplement and nutrient that is, sadly, neglected by many of us. Found naturally in several plants, it offers several benefits, not just to plants but also to all of […]
How to Start Homeschooling
Homeschooling and homesteading just seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly. Sure, each one is good separately, but together, well, now you have something really special to sink your teeth into. Millions of […]
DIY Smudge Sticks (and How to use Them)
Have you ever walked into a room, a business, or gone someplace and suddenly felt negative energy surrounding you? Chances are you have and you didn’t feel comfortable there so you left or relocated yourself […]
Energy Efficient Permaculture Planning – Zones, Sectors and Slope
One of the key concepts in permaculture is the idea of energy efficient planning. In order to create the maximum effects with the minimum amount of work, energy efficient planning is key. This enables you […]
Benefits and Uses for Goji Berries – Nature’s Superfruit!
A while back, I was considering some different health remedies to add to my arsenal. I had seen an article about goji berries and my curiosity was piqued. You see, I am always looking for […]
10 Amazing Garlic Recipes
If you’re a homesteader, you probably have a few rows of garlic planted in your garden bed. Garlic is easy to grow and to harvest, and it is an extremely useful herb. Fresh garlic has […]
High Blood Pressure – Foods and Recipes That Can Help You Win the Battle
Did you know that high blood pressure is known as the “silent killer”? Pretty scary stuff! Many people suffer from high blood pressure (hypertension) and have no idea the that the condition is quietly damaging […]
The Pros and Cons of Raw Feeding Your Pet
Pets are family members. We take care of all their needs, from food to hygiene to shelter. All these play a vital role in keeping the pets happy, but most important of them all is […]
How To Trim and Shoe Horses and Medium Livestock
Do you know how to shoe a horse or trim the hooves of livestock? No farm would (or should) be complete without horses. During a long-term disaster- and beyond, horses will almost assuredly once again […]
23 Natural Home Remedies against Migraine Headaches
Migraine headaches are no picnic. They aren’t just a “headache” but rather a debilitating pain that causes throbbing and pulsing sensations throughout your head. They typically strike one side of the hear or the other. […]
How to Make An Edible Garden
My grandmother had an old habit of always planting her herbs by the back door of the kitchen. She took a flowerbed that was there and incorporated most of her herbs in with the lovely […]
How To Make Waldorf Toys: Branch Blocks And Memory Matching Blocks
When I first stumbled upon tree branch blocks online, I was shocked by two things: how beautifully natural and fun they would be to play with and how super ridiculous the price was. Those two […]
How to Grow and Use Rose Hips
Rose hips are a wonderful herb to have on hand in your herbal remedy toolkit. But, how on earth do you get them? You can certainly order them from a variety of health and wellness […]
7 Ways to Harvest Rainwater for Your (Permaculture) Garden
In permaculture, it is often thought that ‘planting your water’ is the first step to success. While you may have great soil and a super smart design, if you are neglecting the water flow through […]