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Homesteading
Naturally fermented foods are a healthier option for you to consume because of the way you preserve them. Your gut will be thankful that you …
Yep, it’s that time of year again – time to spoil your loved ones! We’ve found the perfect gifts for every homesteader – whether they’re …
Homemade Christmas gifts are the perfect, thoughtful gift for your friends, family, teachers, neighbors, and other special people in your life.
Whether you’re looking for …
Cordyceps sinensis and Cordyceps militaris are fungi and also tremendously popular supplements. They share many benefits, with the big difference between them being cost and …
Stone and mulch are two prevalent landscape elements for all the right reasons! They are not just cost-effective and easy to maintain; both continuously prove …
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 …
Gardening
A Christmas fairy garden unlocks the magic of the holidays and makes a fabulously festive decoration for any homestead! Creating a fairy garden is also …
Trekking through the woods in crisp weather to choose and cut your own special Christmas tree is a time-honored holiday tradition.
If you want to …
Throughout North America, blackberries and raspberries grow wild. There’s prime roadside picking out there, but thorns, tangled vines, and uneven footing make harvesting an extreme …
Stone and mulch are two prevalent landscape elements for all the right reasons! They are not just cost-effective and easy to maintain; both continuously prove …
There is nothing that can rain on your parade like a grotesque muddy patch in your backyard. Mud patches are an even bigger nightmare if …
It’s lovely living in a home perched on the side of a mountain! One of the only downsides is researching the best trees that grow …
Raising Animals
I’ve been feeding turmeric to my horses on and off for years. I’ve used it to treat digestive issues, sarcoids, sore muscles, and itchy skin.
The …
If you’re new to keeping chickens, it may surprise you to know that they don’t like to sleep on the floor. Chickens need a place …
It’s safe to say that chicken lovers can get a bit obsessive about their hens! There isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t …
What are the main differences between raising sheep vs goats? We’re about to brainstorm the subtleties that most homesteaders overlook – including the cost of …
If you find yourself torn between keeping your beloved chickens in a coop but are nervous about letting them free-range, you should consider using a …
There’s nothing more appreciative than a chicken at dinner time! One of our favorite games is calling the hens over for treats – the way …
Backyard Living
The Holiday season is our favorite part of the year – and Christmas lights are one of the best ways to help everyone celebrate! We …
Trekking through the woods in crisp weather to choose and cut your own special Christmas tree is a time-honored holiday tradition.
If you want to …
Backyard pavilions are magical spaces! You can enjoy balmy summer evenings with family and friends or crisp romantic date nights, sipping wine and watching the …
Vegetable Gardening
The Mittleider gardening method is based upon a scientific protocol of cultivating plants in the ground in either raised beds or grow boxes so they …
Picking ears of corn, whether in one’s garden or at the supermarket, can be more challenging than picking other vegetables or fruits. It’s easy to …
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 …
Tools and Equipment
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 …
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, …
Outdoor Cooking & The Homestead Kitchen
Naturally fermented foods are a healthier option for you to consume because of the way you preserve them. Your gut will be thankful that you …
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 …
Projects & DIY
You have probably seen dozens of videos by now of goats bouncing around, climbing, and generally being silly. Naturally playful, goats make delightful companions – …
How to trim goat hooves is one of those useful things to know when you’re raising goats on a homestead or farm. Not only does …
I recently completed the Herbal Academy’s Natural Perfumery Course, and I just had to try out a few of their perfumes once I was through …
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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