Homesteading

Lemon balm is an easy and versatile plant to grow that will provide an abundant harvest throughout the growing season. It’s also a perennial herb so will return year after …

It is every gardener’s secret wish to harvest bushels of fresh, juicy, fragrant tomatoes by the bucketfuls from their over-productive garden. In reality, at least for some of us, this …

I have the neatest pet on my counter. It provides me with the most delightful homemade sodas all summer long. I use this unique pet to give my switchel a …

Right in this very moment, wild bilberries high up in the mountains are being picked and combed for their delicious and richly nutritious berries. Did you know, they are 3x …

You’ve got to love dandelions. They’re bright hey-look-at-me-yellow. You can often find these tough flowers growing up out of the cracks in the pavement in the middle of a city. …

If you truly believe that food is medicine and you know from experience that many wild foods can be foraged for free, then there should be nothing standing in the …

Every gardener knows, without a doubt, that some of the most delicious and nutritious foods cannot be bought at any store. Though you can find them free for the taking, …

Nettles have long and interesting history dating as far back as the Bronze Age, where they were once used for food, medicine and fiber. Times have changed greatly since 2500 …

There’s nothing worse than having your heart set on a warm loaf of bread only to realize you’re completely out of yeast or the yeast you have has gone bad. …

Have you seen our article, “25 Edible Wild Plants to Forage for In Early Spring”? Getting into foraging is a great way to supplement your diet with free, nutritious food. …

It’s that time of year when backyard chickens everywhere awaken from their winter slumber and go into egg production overdrive.  If you’re anything like us, you’ve gone from getting no …

Ginger is something that I use almost daily in my kitchen. I don’t know what I go through more of – garlic or ginger. Whether it’s chopped up in my …

Cast-iron is kind of a big deal these days. It’s everywhere. And for a good reason, cast-iron offers a tough, non-stick surface without the pitfalls of synthetic coatings. And let’s …

As the first signs of spring arrive, and winter fades into the rear view mirror, you will likely be busy planting many of the crops that will sustain you for …

How long you can go without heading to the store “to cook breakfast, lunch or dinner“, will determine how well you are prepared in case of any emergency. To determine …

If you live near a shoreline, seaweed may be an untapped natural resource at your disposal. You may not realise it, but there are many uses for seaweed around your …

In the forest, just before delicate spring buds at the ends of tentative branches begin to gently open, life on the forest floor is already awakening. You may even catch …

For many people, the harbinger of spring is seeing that first robin or the tiny green shoots of crocus poking up through the snow. But for those of us with …

Healing herbs and wild medicines are all around us. They are to be found in meadows, forests, even our own backyards! And we should never underestimate their potential. Some of …

After you’ve successfully fermented batch after batch of amazingly crunchy sauerkraut, perfecting the process along the way, brine and spices included, the question begs to be asked: what fermented veggies …

Raising chickens is such a delight, because they’re pets with benefits. Not only do they provide affection, entertainment, and fun, but they provide you with breakfast too! We’re often asked …

When it comes to my spice rack, garlic powder is probably the one thing I run out of most frequently. While I generally opt for fresh garlic when cooking, garlic …

If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at making cheese give mozzarella a try. It’s super simple. It only takes about half an hour. And you can eat it …

Homesteaders tend to fall automatically into the DIY lifestyle category. We are self-reliant creators, workers and doers. As clever as our hands are, sometimes they need the help of a …