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Homesteading
Making compost is perfect for all kinds of plants and something you want to do if you garden. But composting can sometimes feel like it …
There’s little more delicious than a glass of fresh goat milk but, while raw milk does have some advantages, it can also contain potentially harmful …
Do you want to learn sewing by yourself? Then you need to read the best sewing books for beginners!
That’s why we’ve researched the best sewing …
Having on-demand access to hot water is a necessity most of us depend on several times a day. However, before deciding on a water heater, …
In the Oxford dictionary, the definition of the word “self sufficient” is simple. If you are self-sufficient, then you need no outside help in satisfying …
Carpenter ants and termites are insects that can, and will, do considerable damage to wooden structures. Whether at your home or place of business, these …
Gardening
Rock gardens are a fabulous element of surprise to spice up your yard. They add depth and dimensions to your garden as well as an …
Grass whips, or sling blades, are the perfect tool for manual grass and weed whacking. In this article, we’ll outline our best grass whip top …
If you’re anything like most homesteaders and backyard gardeners, you’ll have grown a glut of pumpkins that are just crying out to be carved into …
Water is a precious resource. With droughts becoming more frequent and temperatures rising, more homeowners are converting their traditional lawned gardens into xeriscapes.
A professionally …
Whether you’ve got a small backyard food garden or several acres of real estate to play with, the temptation is always to cram in as …
You can grow these weird vegetables and fruits yourself – right at home!
Halloween – the day when freaky becomes fun – is right around the …
Raising Animals
Ducks are some of the most impressive birds, and I love their quirky personalities! But – can you have a duck as a pet? What about …
We all know that keeping chickens free-range provides them with the best living conditions – they can roam freely, pick the best natural food, and display all …
If you’re new to raising goats, the excitement of seeing your first kids arrive on the scene can easily distract you from the more important …
There’s little more delicious than a glass of fresh goat milk but, while raw milk does have some advantages, it can also contain potentially harmful …
In this epic guide, we’re going to brainstorm the best dairy goat breeds and the best goats for milk!
But first, there are a few things …
Did you know that around 80% of quails are farmed in China? Why not change this statistic and start hatching your own quail – we’ve …
Backyard Living
Nothing brings the cozy atmosphere of a campsite to a garden quite like a fire pit! It is not necessary to spend lots of money …
We all know that summer evenings are the epitome of being alive! So now that summer is just around the corner here in Australia, we …
Over the past years, I’ve been eagerly exploring ways to reconnect humans back to nature on every level.
Through creating forest gardens, I understood the power …
Vegetable Gardening
Potatoes are one of the best foods in the world!
Red potatoes, purple potatoes, yellow potatoes – I love them all!
Not only are potatoes delicious and …
Lemongrass is a two-for-one plant; it provides outdoor beauty as an ornamental grass and also provides lemony flavor when added to soups, teas, and other …
Spaghetti squash is one of my favorite types of winter squash to grow – I love the pasta-like consistency the most! Delicious in a lasagna …
Tools and Equipment
Grass whips, or sling blades, are the perfect tool for manual grass and weed whacking. In this article, we’ll outline our best grass whip top …
Did you know that around 80% of quails are farmed in China? Why not change this statistic and start hatching your own quail – we’ve …
When cleaning up your lawn this autumn, the last thing you need is a mess left behind by unwanted guests.
I’m talking about walnuts that those pesky …
I’ve reviewed 13 top value mowers and found the best zero turn mower under 3000. There’s no need to spend a lot of money on …
Having on-demand access to hot water is a necessity most of us depend on several times a day. However, before deciding on a water heater, …
Unless you’re dead set on buying a riding lawn mower, you’ll likely have to choose between standard push mowers vs. self-propelled mowers.
While these may sound …
Outdoor Cooking & The Homestead Kitchen
Between back to school and harvesting the garden bounty before the first frost, fall is one of the busiest times of the year!
However, it’s also …
Nothing brings the cozy atmosphere of a campsite to a garden quite like a fire pit! It is not necessary to spend lots of money …
You can grow these weird vegetables and fruits yourself – right at home!
Halloween – the day when freaky becomes fun – is right around the …
Projects & DIY
There’s a common misconception that composting requires lots of space and materials, yet composting can easily be accomplished in a 5-gallon bucket you can find …
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 nourishes …
Ah, the mighty elderberry. Is there a plant more useful in your medicine cabinet?
Not only can it not be struck by lightning, but it has …
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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