How to prepare for food shortage! Do you have a stockpile of essential foods ready and waiting for your household to use at a moment’s notice? If not, then you’re at risk of experiencing a crisis if food shortages occur in your area or even all across the globe. Fortunately, it’s easy to learn how …
Sweet potatoes are an ideal crop: affordable and easy to grow. With adequate space, you can grow enough yearly supply for your family. But how many sweet potatoes per plant can you grow, and how many plants do you need? In (most) moderate climates, a single plant will produce three to five sweet potato tubers weighing 3 to …
Tired of shelling out cash on chicken feed? Let’s explore how to feed chickens without buying feed! Get ready to save money while giving your chickens a natural, healthy, and nutritious diet. Free and Cheap Chicken Feed Ideas: 1. Free Ranging Chickens do best when they can roam freely and find their own food. This …
Do you keep sheep? We bet your wooly chums all have names, right? But you’re expecting more sheep, for sure. Well, you’ll need fabulous new sheep names for your fab new ewes, rams, and lambs! Naming things may be a human thing. But science says sheep give a flying burrito if they have a name or not! We know why we resort …
We’re huge fans of companion planting around here, as this age-old method can massively reduce the risk of garden nuisances and disease in the garden and help boost crop yields. You can reduce your workload and increase the chances of a fabulous crop by choosing the ideal celery companion plants for your garden – an …
It can be really tricky to find boots that stand up to homesteading tasks – especially if you’re on a budget. From mucking out stalls to gardening to mowing and trekking through mud, we all need a pair of shoes we can rely on. For the longest time, I’ve worn some steel-toe work boots for …
Let’s brainstorm the cheapest way to clear land so you can reclaim your yard, agricultural plot, or garden. It reminds me of the day when, in all my naive inexperience, I thought that just two homesteading rookies could vacate a 2-acre old family farm in just two days – while tending to a bunch of …
It can be frustrating to find that bugs and critters have taken chunks of your carefully tended plants! But do you know how to stop insects from eating plant leaves using natural methods? Yes, it’s true – it really can be done! So, if you are against using nasty chemicals in the garden, let’s investigate …
Summer’s still swinging. And the sun is still shining! Time to fire up the BBQ and get the beverages on ice! How about adding a rustic bar to your outdoor entertainment area? We’ve been on a virtual barhop finding epic rustic outdoor bar ideas you can easily DIY for less money than you’d think! Is your whistle whet? Well then, let’s crack on! 27+ Rustic Outdoor …
Chicken poop belongs in the soil, not on the stoop! Now, there’s a righteous homestead rant! Can you relate? Are your free-range chooks making a second home on your porch? How do you stop that sort of home invasion? We can show you how. We’ve investigated several clever ways to keep chickens off your porch! And – we’re only sharing humane …
Nothing heralds the arrival of spring like the appearance of newborn calves and lambs in the fields. Watching them gamboling through the fresh spring grass is one of the highlights of my year! But how many calves can a cow have at once? Or over her lifetime? That’s one of the most common questions new …
Why should private circular driveways be restricted to stately mansions and fancy hotels? No more! Your humble homestead can enjoy the convenience and safety of a driveway looping around a picturesque garden island, saving you and your guests the hassle of reversing your vehicles onto the road! A circular driveway may not be everyone’s cup of tea. Circular driveways are longer than a …
Is your mind set on growing an organic food garden? But you’re shy of all that toil? Then imagine this – a low-effort, inexpensive approach to gardening that produces an abundance of nutritious organic crops! Say goodbye to the grocery store blues and hello to the no-work Ruth Stout Method of gardening! The Ruth Stout Method fuses perpetual mulching with a ‘no till’ approach, enabling crop beds …
Some people call Zero-Turn Radius lawnmowers ZTRs, but I call them zero-turns. I love mine, and it reformed my attitude about the repetitive lawn care chores I have here on our homestead. We only have about 6 acres, but we use it wisely, and it provides all of our needs. The zero-turn made keeping the …
A robust gate on a country driveway is essential these days. To formalize your property line, ward off unwanted visitors, and keep your livestock and family home safe. A well-made driveway gate will also add value to your property. If you’re looking for unique rural driveway gate ideas, you’ve found the correct showroom! With your workshop tools and DIY skills, you can build a …
Are you looking to cover up an unsightly view or create some privacy in your garden as quickly as possible? Instead of going to the expense of erecting an unsightly fence, cheap fast growing privacy trees are the perfect choice for creating a natural barrier around your outdoor space. There are many advantages to choosing …