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Homesteading
You may or may not be aware of all the DIY heater ideas out there, but there are a few circulating that are worth knowing …
Working outside during the winter months is always a challenge. While it might be tempting to wrap yourself up in a duvet before heading out, …
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 …
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 …
Gardening
Preparing for the winter season is one of the primary tests in establishing a durable homestead. One element of preparation includes protecting your plants. Frost …
Winter is here! And, you have a good crop of tomato plants. So you are asking yourself, will they make it through the cold season?
Or …
We all know that high heat kills germs of various kinds.
After all, our very own bodies raise temperature to kill pathogens.
We boil, roast, or bake food not …
Proper management of nutrients in your garden will help your plants, blossoms, and fruits attain better health and greater beauty. Here is what you need …
Most of us think of the greenhouse as a summer gardening accessory, there to help our tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers flourish and produce an abundant crop.
It is …
If you have a sloped garden, it is very likely that you will consider putting in some retaining walls. Make it beautiful with these stunning …
Raising Animals
Goats eat everything! Right? Well, my herd of Dwarf Nigerian cross Boer goats doesn’t. Offer them organic lettuce fresh from the garden, and they’ll turn …
Struggling to find funny chicken names? Let us help you out with this list of the 115 best cute and funny chicken names!
From people’s …
As winter kicks in through the US, cows need extra nutrition! An extra feeding boost helps to you’re your cows warm and fight off the …
A good mulch is a gardener’s best friend, but when it puts another best friend’s life in jeopardy, it’s not worth the risk. If your …
If you’re anything like me, that first chilly breeze in September will send you into flashbacks of slipping on ice, busting out water buckets, and …
After a surprisingly mild October, temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere are now plummeting, and it’s time to make sure all your animals and poultry have …
Backyard Living
Building homemade log benches is an excellent use of any old logs you have lying around, and it’s a good DIY project to keep you …
If you’re excited to decorate for the holidays but don’t have an outdoor power plug nearby, you can still have outdoor Christmas lights!
Because maybe you …
The Holiday season is our favorite part of the year – and Christmas lights are one of the best ways to help everyone celebrate! We …
Vegetable Gardening
If you grow some or even most of your own food, you might think you’re doing your part to live more sustainably. But if you’re …
Basic gardening with beautiful flowers like dahlias and roses will help give your yard an appealing look! But, if you intend to live a self-sufficient …
Companion planting is working with nature. It is a natural way to encourage healthy plant growth, ward of pests and diseases, improve flavor, and maximize …
Tools and Equipment
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 …
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 …
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
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, …
Our tutorial on how to make wine barrel furniture – a beautiful oak wooden DIY wine barrel tray from the top of an oak wine …
Do you stress about having guests come to stay? I sure do. My husband and I share our home with six dogs, four of which …
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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