Allison Sayer 
“Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food.” — Hippocrates Garlic, lovingly called “the stinking rose,” brings flavor to dishes from many of the world’s cuisines. Garlic’s proven health benefits were suspected long before chemical analysis and clinical trials were invented. This awesome bulb has had a mythos for centuries. It … Read more Growing, Harvesting and Storing Garlic
Disclaimer: neither the author nor www.newlifeonahomestead.com are responsible for the side effects resulted from applying the advice given in this article. The advice in this article is for information purposes only. Mushroom foraging is one of my favorite hobbies. In addition to providing me with delicious treats, the experience of searching for mushrooms deepens my relationship … Read more How to Safely Forage for Mushrooms
Thyme it is a precious thing Thyme brings all things to your mind Thyme with all its labors, along with all its joys And its thyme brings all things to an end Once I had a sprig of thyme I thought it never would decay Until a saucy sailor chanced upon … Read more Growing Thyme Step by Step
Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education- Mark Twain Oh, cauliflower. Princess to my pea. You are so fussy. And yet, I just can’t quit you! Cauliflower is definitely a pros and cons kind of plant. I’ll get into these pros and cons in detail throughout this article, as well as provide tips … Read more How to Grow Cauliflower Step by Step
I always look forward to harvesting potatoes in the fall. It is like finding buried treasure. With all the colors and varieties I like to plant, my potatoes are like easter eggs. The taste of a home grown potato can’t be beat. This is an easy crop for you to grow, even if you don’t … Read more How to Grow Potatoes Step by Step
Beets are delicious, beautiful, and great for you. They give you a strong dose of B vitamins, iron, manganese, copper, magnesium and potassium. They also have compounds that are beneficial to your circulation, stamina, liver, and cancer-fighting ability. To top it all off, they have plenty of fiber to keep you regular. Beets store well … Read more How to Cook Beets 10 Ways
Calendula is an extremely undemanding plant. In exchange for almost no work from you, it produces beautiful, vivid flowers. Besides being beautiful, the flowers have documented medicinal properties. Calendula is an extremely common ingredient in a wide range of skin care products due to its healing power. Calendula is associated with sunshine because the flowers … Read more How to Grow Calendula
Leeks add such incredible flavor to a dish, and they are quite fun to grow. There are only a few factors that complicate growing leeks, and they are really not that complicated. Leeks are reasonably easy to grow, as long as you pay attention to their time frame and keep up with them through the … Read more Growing Leeks Step by Step
No matter how large or small a space I live in, it is always overflowing with books! Whether you need reference resources or something to spark your imagination, I hope you find something here that enriches your life. I tried to emphasize a mix of foundational resources with newer works that offer truly novel additions. … Read more The Best Homesteading Books
A cheerful pot of chives is a welcome greeting to any home. Growing chives is well worth the minimal effort. Chives are easy to grow and packed with nutrition. They don’t need a lot of care, and they come back year after year. They require very little space, making them a low-investment addition to any … Read more Growing Chives Step by Step
There is a lot of video out there on homesteading topics. I have chosen a select few that have truly educated, inspired, and entertained me. I hope you enjoy them, and that they are helpful for you on your journey! Remote Living Alone in the Wilderness IMDB hails this film as a modern-day “Walden.” A … Read more The Best Homesteading Movies, Documentaries, and YouTube Channels
What do you get the person who wants to get away from everything? We have quite a few suggestions below. 🙂 Gift Books Charles Dowding’s Vegetable Garden Diary This is a gardener’s journal. It features full color illustrations, crop growing advice, and writing space for each day of the year. The advice throughout the diary … Read more The Megalist of Gifts for Homesteaders