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6 Tips for Starting a Homestead Vegetable Garden

Written on December 11, 2023. Posted in Homesteading. No Comments on 6 Tips for Starting a Homestead Vegetable Garden

Picture yourself in a lush vegetable garden, the warm sun beaming down on you as you tend to your thriving crops. Starting a homestead vegetable garden is a rewarding and sustainable choice that can bring you closer to the earth and your community....

4 Questions to Ask Your Raw Milk Farmer

Written on November 20, 2023. Posted in Raw Milk. No Comments on 4 Questions to Ask Your Raw Milk Farmer

Before you buy raw milk from a supplier, ask these four questions to ensure high-quality and sanitation practices for preventing illness.

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4 Easy Steps to an Easter Feast

Written on April 6, 2023. Posted in Homesteading. No Comments on 4 Easy Steps to an Easter Feast

Creating an easter feast doesn’t have to wear you out for this holiest of holidays. Easter is a time of celebration. What better way to rejoice in the risen Savior than by gathering around the table to enjoy a delicious meal with your loved ones? Preparing...

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Farm Fresh Eggs 101: Everything to Know

Written on March 21, 2023. Posted in Homesteading. No Comments on Farm Fresh Eggs 101: Everything to Know

Farm-fresh eggs are delicious and nutritious. Most homesteaders consider them a healthier option than store-bought eggs because of how they are raised and processed. With the rising price of everything these days, having access to your own eggs...

Ants crawling on a spoon with sugar. Using Borax to kill ants is a natural solution to the problem.

How to Use Borax to Kill Ants

Written on February 16, 2023. Posted in Homesteading. No Comments on How to Use Borax to Kill Ants

Using borax to kill ants is probably not topping your to-do list right now. During the colder winter months in most of the country, ants aren’t marching across your kitchen counters like an army on its way to the mess hall. It’s easy to forget about...

Cleaning a cast iron skillet after cooking sausages over an open fire .

Tips for Cleaning a Cast Iron Skillet

Written on January 26, 2023. Posted in Homesteading. No Comments on Tips for Cleaning a Cast Iron Skillet

Cleaning a cast iron skillet properly is an absolute must if you want it to last for many years. Homesteaders love their cast iron skillets because they’re durable and versatile. You can cook just about anything in one—including over an open fire. Whether...

A Homesteader’s Guide: Back to Eden Gardening

Written on January 13, 2023. Posted in Homesteading. No Comments on A Homesteader’s Guide: Back to Eden Gardening

Back to Eden gardening can work its magic on any homestead garden. Grow healthier vegetables and other crops when you incorporate this method into your homestead gardening tips and tricks. It doesn’t matter whether you’re new to gardening on your...

Homesteading 101: Winter in the Garden

Written on December 8, 2022. Posted in Homesteading. No Comments on Homesteading 101: Winter in the Garden

Spending winter in the garden might not seem like a homestead chore you need to cross off your list. After all, in some parts of the country, it’s cold and snowy, which aren’t exactly prime conditions for planting. However, it’s a necessary part of...

How to Make a Homestead Thanksgiving Meal

Written on November 17, 2022. Posted in Homesteading, Raw Milk Recipes. No Comments on How to Make a Homestead Thanksgiving Meal

One of the best things about living on a homestead at Thanksgiving is making a tasty meal from scratch. Some homesteaders can source all (or nearly all) of their meal ingredients themselves, eliminating the need for over-processed foods from the local...

Cough Remedies You Can Make at Home

Written on October 13, 2022. Posted in Homesteading. No Comments on Cough Remedies You Can Make at Home

‘Tis the season for coughing. As the weather turns cooler across most of the U.S. and the holidays approach, people are spending more time together indoors. If you’re unfortunate enough to catch a common cold or another virus from another person,...