Homesteading

Farm animals of any type can be escape artists, whether it is the goat trying to get out of its yard or the dog who wants to ‘escape’ into your chicken coop. Sturdy fencing can keep this from happening. However – you know your animals better…

Best careers for living off the grid! If you are anything like me, the word “career” will make you shudder! The main allure of creating an off-grid life was ditching the “9 til 5” office job, but that does not mean we don’t need money. We…

The roots of the boonie hat have a unique place in history. Soldiers wore this hat in the Vietnam War to give themselves relief from extreme tropical weather conditions. The core inspiration of the boonie hat traces back further to 1885 when Australian skirmishers wore, what…

When it comes to the best power tool equipment to help tackle the next project around your homestead, you have three popular choices. Milwaukee vs DeWalt vs Makita. But how do these three epic power tool brands match up when going head-to-head – and bit-to-bit? I’ve…

Are you tired of having to plug in the air compressor and unwind the hose every time you need to pull off a wheel or any other sturdy nut or bolt?  Do you want the power to rip off semi-truck lug bolts on the side of…

Do you want to keep your chickens safe from predators or prevent your beloved flock from escaping and wreaking havoc upon your neighbor’s lawn and garden? How high should a chicken fence be to keep your flock in and predators out? I’m naturally paranoid about predators attacking…

The best tow behind sprayer stays true to its namesake, making the job of spreading fertilizer and pesticides or watering your plants much easier, as it is attached to either a mower, tractor, or an ATV. So far, we’ve been using a tractor-mounted spray tank but…

If you could only have one kind of knife for survival, bushcraft, and general purposes, which kind would you choose? Might I suggest considering the Mora knife? We’ll take a look at the best Mora knife for 2023 here. The Scandinavian Mora knife has been around…

I have been toying with the idea of introducing cows to our small-holding, but the thought of having to upgrade all our fences is a little daunting, to say the least. From what I’ve experienced of cows, they perceive fences primarily as scratching posts and then…

Looking for the best cordless angle grinder under 200 bucks? We’ve got you covered! The good ole’ angle grinder is one of the most versatile handheld tools you can have in the garage. Can’t do without one, right?! Of course, you don’t want to be spending…

Comfrey is one of my favorite plants with its delicate flowers and hairy leaves.  It lures snails away from my spinach, drops its leaves, and nourishes the earth, and grows so vigorously that it out-competes weeds. And that’s only the tip of the iceberg!  I’ve used…

Edible ground covers and the herbaceous layer of the permaculture food forest. What makes a food forest garden different from an orchard? One of the distinctions lies in what’s growing on the ground… In conventional orchards, the ground is either mown, grazed, or even stripped bare…

Forest bathing is a form of nature therapy. This form of therapy is all about becoming mindful of the miraculous properties of nature and allowing this awareness to increase and sustain the positive effects on our entire system – mind, body, and soul. We will show…

Have you ever been asked how much is a peck of apples? If so, then you might have made a wild guess like everyone else – including me! That’s why I researched and studied the term “a peck of apples” from every horticultural expert, colleague, historian,…