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Homesteading
Does the lack of a proper bathroom put you off the idea of off-grid life? Many aspects of off-grid living sound romantic and glamorous –…
We’re about to review The Herbal Academy’s Introductory Course in detail and share our feedback, plus the pros and cons of the course. Because most…
There is nothing better than having a consistent supply of fresh eggs from your very own flock of hens. If your hens produce more eggs…
Are tea leaves edible? Can you munch down on a cactus leaf, or will it leave you running for the bathroom? Following on from our…
What goes down the drain… well, as the expression goes, it goes down the drain. If you flush something down the toilet, most people tend…
If you like to hunt, you may also prefer cutting up your deer meat. Doing so allows you to skip having to take your venison…
Gardening
Flowering trailing plants can make your heart happy! The best love stories start with flowers – and most occasions improve dramatically with flowers! We use…
We’re about to review The Herbal Academy’s Introductory Course in detail and share our feedback, plus the pros and cons of the course. Because most…
If you have experience making compost piles, then you may be familiar with composting crocks. There is one basic goal of having the best composting…
In our collective gardening imagination, earthworms are synonymous with healthy soil – and with a good reason. Is the magic of earthworms just a myth…
Mint is a wonderful herb to add to your garden. It’s best as a potted plant or separated from other plants because it grows like…
Deadheading is a word used to describe the process of removing dead flowers from flowering plants. It can be done by pinching the dead blooms…
Raising Animals
My horse covered me in green slime this morning. After watching him trying to consume his breakfast faster than the speed of light, I ended…
There is nothing better than having a consistent supply of fresh eggs from your very own flock of hens. If your hens produce more eggs…
It’s guava time over here in South Africa and the soft, squishy fruits are tumbling from the trees with alarming regularity. Personally, I hate guavas,…
We’ve all heard of Rhode Island Reds and Barred Rocks, but there’s a new star blazing its way into the hearts of homesteaders across the…
Introducing our 5-gallon bucket chicken feeder! I first saw this idea for a vermin-proof chicken feeder on a local gardening show, and then my favorite…
Baby goats are little bundles of fluffy joy – until you wean them, and they pass all hours of the day (and night) calling for…
Backyard Living
What goes down the drain… well, as the expression goes, it goes down the drain. If you flush something down the toilet, most people tend…
Make the most of your backyard and spend quality time with your family while trying out some of these affordable games and activities for families.…
Are you spending more time outdoors this summer? If so, then maybe you want to turn your backyard into a luxurious outdoor living space? That…
Vegetable Gardening
Truth is, every gardener (and even people who don’t enjoy gardening) should grow asparagus. It is one of the easiest vegetables to grow, most people…
Homegrown cucumbers are amazing; growing cucumbers is a challenge. Most gardeners struggle with cucumber leaves turning yellow at some point. Figuring out why your cucumber…
There’s a bit of an odd-one-out among the seven layers of the permaculture food forest garden – a group that doesn’t fit into any one…
Tools and Equipment
Want to launch a beautifully lush garden for the summer of 2021? Or maybe you want to improve your garden’s soil so that your plants…
With summer finally heating up in the USA, homesteaders and farmers are starting to ask me about the best lawn mowers for handling their large,…
There are countless lawn mowers out there on the market. Arguably, too many! You have your cheapies and your ultra-expensive mowers. Then you have everything…
When it comes to the best power tool equipment to help tackle the next project around your homestead, you have three popular choices. Milwaukee vs…
Winter is over and if you’re like me, you’re looking forward to starting your lawn mower up again! There are a few things we should…
Are you tired of having to plug in the air compressor and unwind the hose every time you need to pull off a wheel or…
Outdoor Cooking & The Homestead Kitchen
The new Ooni Fyra portable wood-fired outdoor pizza oven is here! The Ooni Fyra is the successor of the Ooni 3, which is the world’s…
Are tea leaves edible? Can you munch down on a cactus leaf, or will it leave you running for the bathroom? Following on from our…
A Pit Barrel Cooker will cook your breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Here are 9 things you didn’t know you can cook on the PBC, from…
Projects & DIY
When my husband started whittling away in his workshop for hours on end, I got a little worried. Surely there were more pressing things to…
I don’t get a lot of time during the week so soap making, for me, needs to be quick and efficient. No small little batches,…
If you’re done drinking your plain ol’ Kombucha, we’ve got the article for you! Here’s how to flavor your homemade Kombucha to turn it into…
Hey, thanks for visiting Outdoor Happens! We’re a team of outdoorsy people, bringing you the best in self-sufficient living, gardening, homesteading (have you read our “Practical Homesteading Skills” article? It has 58 great homesteading skills you can start learning today!), farming, raising animals, tools and equipment, in-depth reviews, cooking, and just awesome outdoor living in your own backyard.
We live the homestead life ourselves – it’s not easy but if we stick together we can help each other. That’s our aim. We’ve scoured the earth for the most versatile group of homesteading writers. They are all amazing at many things, but most have a passion they’re an expert at and that’s what they’ll share with you in their articles.
Me? I’m your permaculture, survival garden, and edible plants chick. My husband’s your fix-anything mechanical guide, as well a whizz with irrigation systems, compost, soil tests, and fertilizer. We have Djordje the Knife Guy, Mike the Jovial Griller, and Nicky Goat Girl (she’s an expert at other farm animals too!).
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