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Homesteading
Mice can be every homesteader’s worst nightmare, destroying the rewards of your hard work in no time at all. And while we would never wish …
If you live or work on a farm or homestead, you need comfy farm boots. There are many styles and brands of farm boots for …
Homesteaders from all over the world feel the high cost of housing digging into their pockets. And their piggy banks!
Whether your cash flow is feeling …
Let’s face it – life on a homestead or farm isn’t all sunny days and dry weather! Whether you’re a backyard gardener or building an …
As the cost of living increases, many people are looking for ways to live more cheaply. Frugal living is a lifestyle choice for some people.
For …
If you have dreams of starting a homestead, you are not alone! An ever-expanding legion of people dream of escaping the rat race and building …
Gardening
There is no hard and fast rule about when to harvest tomatoes, as it depends on your climate and the type of tomatoes you are …
The perfect permaculture garden is a garden that cares for people and our planet. It is a resilient space that helps you live sustainably and …
These are my favorite, easiest, and most beautiful flowering shrubs for zones 7 and 8. I’ve included the gorgeous Hydrangea, Spireas, Weigela, Viburnum, the amazingly …
Lettuce is one of the first things that many gardeners start to grow, and romaine lettuce is a firm favorite. Today, we’ll look at how …
Fruit tree guilds are a fabulous feature of many permaculture gardens. These guilds are essentially collections of plants that work together to improve the health …
An herb garden is one of the most satisfying ways to get into gardening. But to grow good herbs, you need even better soil! Starting …
Raising Animals
Very few natural phenomena cause as much disgust in humans as a clump of tiny, wiggly maggots.
However, your chickens have a completely different perspective. To …
Now, we know that cows do not look like the most athletic of animals, and they do seem to prefer to spend their days lazing …
Despite the common myth circulated about pigs being dirty, unsanitary animals, they’re some of the cleanest around!
They don’t like to lay in filthy beds of …
New to farming? Or maybe you’re thinking about getting a dairy cow to provide your family with all the milk it needs?
Smart choice! With the …
Anyone who keeps chickens will know that they can be very individual characters. What works for one of your girls won’t necessarily work for another. …
When I first considered raising hens on my backyard hobby farm, one benefit rose quickly to the forefront – no more wasting food!
Two of my …
Backyard Living
Outdoor fun doesn’t always have to involve going on vacation. If you have a yard you can add plenty of cool backyard stuff to keep …
If you live or work on a farm or homestead, you need comfy farm boots. There are many styles and brands of farm boots for …
Have a heap of trash but nowhere to put it? Maybe the local dump is too far away, or is charging you a pretty penny …
Vegetable Gardening
Real permaculture is all about making every aspect of life sustainable so that we can go on living in harmony with nature indefinitely.
Mindfulness is a …
This is your total guide to Moringa, and why you really should grow the Miracle tree (also known as Drumstick Vegetable, for reasons I’ll explain …
There is no hard and fast rule about when to harvest tomatoes, as it depends on your climate and the type of tomatoes you are …
Tools and Equipment
Outdoor fun doesn’t always have to involve going on vacation. If you have a yard you can add plenty of cool backyard stuff to keep …
Let’s face it – life on a homestead or farm isn’t all sunny days and dry weather! Whether you’re a backyard gardener or building an …
Electric lawn edgers might seem like something you may not need on your homestead, but they can serve some hugely handy functions. I find it difficult sometimes …
Lawn maintenance requires a certain set of tools to make sure that your property will look nice and well kept. Lawn edgers and string trimmers …
The best high pressure hose nozzle can help make your garden hose more powerful, reach more spots in your garden, and can turn your regular …
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 …
Outdoor Cooking & The Homestead Kitchen
Mice can be every homesteader’s worst nightmare, destroying the rewards of your hard work in no time at all. And while we would never wish …
Cheeseburger sliders are one of the best ways to spruce up your backyard barbeques or holiday get-togethers. Since they’re so tiny and delicious – experimenting …
Do you love busting out a gas grill when preparing a delicious homemade chicken burger or rack of ribs? Or maybe you want an easy-to-ignite …
Projects & DIY
Bubbling rock fountains add an extra factor to your garden that can bring it to a whole new level. They are fun, they are relaxing, …
Have a heap of trash but nowhere to put it? Maybe the local dump is too far away, or is charging you a pretty penny …
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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