Seasonal homestead

As winter blankets the landscape in a shimmering coat of frost, homesteaders find themselves in a unique position to engage in projects that might have been set aside during the…

What is self-sufficiency? The definition is needing no outside help in satisfying one's basic needs, especially with regard to the production of food. Over the years, I’ve read many books and articles claiming that food self-sufficiency is possible on a quarter acre. From my own experience, I have to say I disagree. So how much space is necessary to be self-sufficient in regards to food? I hope to enlighten you to a more reality based self-sufficient garden space needs based on experience.

I kicked the food preservation into high gear this past week in order to meet my goal to have the pantry finished by the second week in November. It was a week of very little sleep.

Waiting for spring to come to the homestead? Here are seven winter projects to keep you busy while you wait for warmer weather.

I believe that layouts for the home garden are not explained or talked about enough in gardening books. I would guess this would be because of the variation of landscape makes it so no garden plot is the same and therefore it is difficult to duplicate garden designs.

Learn some homesteading skills to develop over the winter. Don't let winter get you down. Instead, learn how to appreciate the seasons and use them to the best of your ability.

7 Secrets to preserving tons of food. These secrets help us to grow and preserve a year's supply of meat and vegetables for our family of six!

Are you homestead dreaming? That dream might be closer than you think! Find out what homestead skills you can start practicing NOW, no matter where you are!