Growing from seed

Whether you’re already on a homestead or dreaming of being a homesteader, homesteading skills are invaluable – and lots of fun! They give you a real sense of accomplishment, you save money, and you’re becoming more self-reliant in the process. Jump right in with the homesteading skills on this list. I’ve mainly included practical homesteading …

There’s nothing better than growing fresh pumpkins to harvest in the fall, but saving the pumpkin seeds for planting next year is a fulfilling, thrifty way to take advantage of your produce and keep the heirloom line running. All you need to do is extract the seeds, clean them, and store them, and you’ll have …