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Homesteading
What are we talking about when we discuss homesteading? Homesteading originally referred to settling farmland. Today, the meaning of homesteading has evolved to refer to…
If you are anything like me, the word “career” will make you shudder! The main allure of creating an off-grid life was ditching the “9…
Summer in the USA is just around the corner, and that means a number of things. It means long, lazy sunsets under the warm buzz…
Welcome to the exciting world of home fermentation! Have you always wanted to brew craft beer or make your own wine? Are you curious about…
Making your own cheese is a rewarding and cost-effective pastime, and best of all, it is easy and fun. This article will outline how anyone…
We’ve published plenty of articles about how to grow a survival garden and waxed lyrically about the best herbs for bruises but, we’ve barely scraped the surface of…
Gardening
All gardeners take pride in their compost, and I’m no different. I love to touch it and let myself be amazed by the fact that…
There is a plant that has the power to capture your heart with its aesthetic beauty. The plant effortlessly impresses your taste buds, as well…
Bucket gardening offers a uniquely flexible and transportable take on gardening. It’s an affordable, easy way for people in any living situation to incorporate some…
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…
Dill is one of the favorite aromatic herbs around the world – and with a good reason. This highly fragrant and tender plant will perfectly…
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,…
Raising Animals
Poisonous plants that are toxic to horses and other livestock exist everywhere in the world. They are so common, a toxicologist at Utah State University,…
Farm animals of any type can be escape artists, whether it is the goat trying to get out of its yard or the dog who…
Despite the name, a sex link chicken isn’t going to strut around your garden, making come hither eyes at you. They are pretty sexy, as…
The best goat milking machine can make life on the farm just that little bit easier! This review explains the features to look for and…
I found a duck egg this morning after several months of watching our 12 Indian runner ducks scoffing down food without giving us anything in…
Recently, I’ve been toying with the idea of introducing donkeys to my homestead. A friend told me they make excellent guard animals, and, as I’m…
Backyard Living
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…
Summer 2021 is almost here! It’s nearly time to call your family over for a barbeque and breathe some dewy sweet summer air! That’s why…
The roots of the boonie hat have a unique place in history. Soldiers wore this hat in the Vietnam War to give themselves relief from…
Vegetable Gardening
There is a great number of helpful articles on the web about vegetable gardening for beginners. I’ve compiled this list for you as an overview…
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…
With feelings of food insecurity on the rise, starting a survival garden may have crossed your mind more than once. Even though we usually have…
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
Do you want the best multi-fuel homemade pizza oven for your next outdoor pizza party? Then read our latest backyard pizza oven review and comparison!…
If your approach to homesteading is along the lines of “Go big or go home,” you might want to consider upping your livestock game to…
Making your own cheese is a rewarding and cost-effective pastime, and best of all, it is easy and fun. This article will outline how anyone…
Projects & DIY
Making your own cheese is a rewarding and cost-effective pastime, and best of all, it is easy and fun. This article will outline how anyone…
Comfrey is one of my favorite plants with its delicate flowers and hairy leaves. It lures snails away from my spinach, drops its leaves, and…
Bootstrap Farmer is well-known across the US for its propagation supplies, seed trays, and hoop house/greenhouse kits. The greenhouse kits can be put up in…
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!).
Want to know more about us? Have a read of our About page, and we always appreciate your feedback – leave us a comment or send an email. Any specific equipment you’d like us to review, or topics you’d like to read about?