Let’s brainstorm the 21 most delicious apple tree varieties and cultivars for your backyard garden or food forest! Because planting an apple tree isn’t just growing fruit. Nope. It’s more like creating a homestead heirloom that will feed your family…
Spring is finally here. But we can’t celebrate yet. We have too much work to do! Now’s the best time to discuss the 15 most critical April tasks to set your spring homestead up for success. Let’s tackle the most…
The snow might still be lingering in your backyard, but spring will be here before you know it! So now’s a great time to discuss the 15 most critical March tasks to set your homestead up for success. Let’s tackle…
February might seem like a sleepy month for homesteaders. But don’t be fooled by those gray skies and chilly winter storms! February is when savvy homesteaders lay the groundwork for an incredibly successful year ahead. Let’s leverage this time to…
January isn’t just another month on the homestead – it’s the launching pad for our growing season! While frost patterns dance on windowpanes and winter winds howl, experienced homesteaders know these essential January homesteading tasks are our foundation for success….
The winter weather is coming! Whether you’re facing a light dusting of sleet or a severe winter storm with heavy snow, strong winds, and extreme cold, knowing how to prepare for snowstorms can make all the difference. With decades of…
As winter’s icy fingers grip the December landscape, homesteaders don’t retreat indoors—instead, they spring into action! These December homesteading tasks are the heartbeat of sustainable living, from protecting livestock and building our soil over winter to winterizing infrastructure and planning…
The following 21 fast-growing trees and shrubs offer an elegant firewood solution for homesteaders, farmers, ranchers, and anyone seeking sustainable heat for their home. I’m passionate about this topic because, in our era of rising energy costs, the ability to…
November is the best time of year to talk about one of our favorite chicken breeds – the mighty Jersey Giant! Imagine a chicken so massive, so magnificent, that it could replace your Thanksgiving turkey while still being the most…
We can’t believe November is almost here! Before the holiday festivities and snowstorms hit, we have a ton of homestead chores to perform. Our November homesteading tasks guide will walk you through the essential duties to prepare your homestead for…
October is one of the best months for homesteaders! We always adore the cozy autumn festivities, Halloween decorations, tasty garden harvests, and the hope of a lovely holiday season. But it’s not time to celebrate just yet! We should address…
September is one of our favorite months for homesteading! We love the cozy autumn fires, tasty pumpkin seeds, and last-minute fall harvests. But there’s also much work around the homestead before winter sets in! Join us while we explore the…
August marks a pivotal moment in the homesteader’s or gardener’s calendar, bridging the abundance of summer with the approaching autumn. And we have lots of work to do if we want to keep things running smoothly! Join us as we…
Say goodbye to those sky-high feed bills and hello to a garden full of chicken-approved delights. We’ve scratched up 21 fantastic chicken garden plants that your hungry chickens love to forage, eat, snack on, and devour. These crops are easy…
KA-BAR is well known for making some of the very best fixed blade knives on the market. For instance, their KA-BAR USMC 1942 knife has seen extensive service throughout global military conflicts and is held in exceptionally high regard. But…