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Homesteading
Splitting rounds for firewood is hard work. Your best splitting axe should be sharp, wieldy, ergonomic, durable, and affordable if you want your woodpile to …
Elderberries are a delicious and marvelous ingredient from the wild larder. Whether you grow them or find them growing wild in your area, learning to harvest …
Starting a worm farm business at home is an excellent option for farmers, smallholders, and gardeners looking to diversify their income streams. You might not …
In 2020, people in the United States spent over $10 billion on herbal dietary supplements. That’s an incredible figure considering you can easily make many …
Feeling a bit daunted by making something beautiful out of your sloped backyard? Don’t panic! We’ve got all the best ideas for landscaping a sloped …
A wood saw belongs in your tool sheds like other essentials such as a hammer or pliers. But what happens when wood needs cutting, and your …
Gardening
Canada may have a reputation for being cold, but let me reassure you, it is possible to garden in every province in the Great White …
There are so many Florida backyard landscape ideas that it can be challenging to work out which way to go. But – overall, as a …
We all love the summer squash – zucchini, don’t we? Companion planting helps your zucchini perform at its very best – and here are 14 of …
Landscape rock can be a simple and effective way to transform your garden, especially if you’ve got an area where plants fail to thrive or …
Elderberries are a delicious and marvelous ingredient from the wild larder. Whether you grow them or find them growing wild in your area, learning to harvest …
To make the most of a plum tree guild, it is always important to place it in the right spot and select the best companion …
Raising Animals
Sheep with black faces are so adorable! If you’ve ever thought about adding some black-faced sheep to your new flock, we’ve got all the top …
If you’re new to keeping hens or want to expand your little flock, then the nesting boxes are vital. Here’s why. Hens are fussy (and …
Did you know that birds aren’t necessarily born with feathers? Most poultry species, including ducks, are born with a thin later of soft immature feathers. …
If cows, sheep, or horses live on your homestead, you will likely have come across alfalfa. This versatile animal food contains loads of nutritional benefits …
There are about 825 species of tick in the world, and it feels as though all of them want to suck my horse’s blood. In areas …
Raising small chickens is one of our favorite homesteading activities. We love having fresh eggs every day. Besides the eggs, the best part about raising …
Backyard Lifestyle
Do you love watching hummingbirds dart around your garden? Well – providing them with food in a hummingbird feeder is a great way to keep …
Every year, when the weather begins to warm up, we look forward to cooking outside over a fire pit and roasting marshmallows with family and …
Summertime is when most of us need to cool off on hot and humid days. This year is no exception! I needed to get a pool …
Vegetable Gardening
I realised today that I really need a gardening apron. I never wanted an apron for gardening, thinking it was just a little too “grandma” …
To make the most of a plum tree guild, it is always important to place it in the right spot and select the best companion …
Growing your own olives is a lot less difficult than most folks may think – and doing so will provide you with a sustainable stockpile …
Tools and Equipment
Splitting rounds for firewood is hard work. Your best splitting axe should be sharp, wieldy, ergonomic, durable, and affordable if you want your woodpile to …
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 …
Outdoor Cooking & The Homestead Kitchen
The summer is finally here! Long days, warm nights – and more time to enjoy life and each other’s company. One of everyone’s favorite ways to …
Roasted chestnuts are a delightful treat at any time of year, although for many homesteaders? They are something we only eat over the holiday season. …
Smoking ribs is a delicate balance between science and an art form. The best wood for smoking ribs creates the perfect formula to give succulent …
Projects & DIY
Growing your own olives is a lot less difficult than most folks may think – and doing so will provide you with a sustainable stockpile …
One of the many hobbies I enjoy in the outdoors is smoking meats. I happen to have a culinary background, but also love hunting, fishing, …
Arnica is one of those herbs that we may not all be super familiar with, but one that should still be in your medicine cabinet …
Chickens
Chickens can add a new dimension to your life, whether you’re homesteading or living in an urban environment. Their most incredible super power is their …
Are you looking to spruce your coop with a sign or two to make things livelier? Then read this post! I’ve scanned through countless dozens …
It sounds like my hens are being tortured. The shrill cries, cackles, and shrieks they make when laying an egg are enough to have the …
Off Grid Living
You’ve had it with city living. You want out! You’re aching to live off grid in a cabin you’ve built, in pristine natural surroundings, free …
So, you’ve picked out your animals and they are happily on your homestead now, grazing and laying and doing their thing. What happens when the …
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 …
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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