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09/27/2018 / By Rita Winters

Choose what’s best for you: Types of backyard chicken coops for different climates and budgets

When considering raising poultry, such as chickens, you have to plan their housing very well. Remember that raising poultry is not as easy as you think. Chickens have a tendency to get sick more often than pigs and cows do. They are sensitive to weather, and die off easily when left uncared for. If you […]

09/15/2018 / By Rita Winters

Another reason to garden? Scientists discover a microbe in dirt that fights melanoma

Tending to a garden is known to lower stress levels in city dwellers, and is also known to provide mental health wellness for people who find it difficult to cope with life. An Oregon State University study found that a soil-dwelling bacterium helps kill cancerous melanoma cells – one more reason to take up that gardening class […]

09/02/2018 / By Rita Winters

Important things to consider when building your new homestead

Have you ever felt the need to escape the confines and restrictions of society? If you have, then homesteading might be for you. Not everyone is built to withstand the aggression of city life, and not everyone wants to spend so much for food you can actually grow at home. Homesteading is a lifestyle, not […]

08/04/2018 / By Rita Winters

Starting your own farm? 7 Questions to ask yourself first

When starting a small farm, there are considerations you have to make. A small farm is a small business, and as harmless as it may sound, there are painful downsides when it is not managed properly. Nevertheless, a small farm is a good way to fulfill your nutritional and financial needs. Small farms can be […]

11/20/2017 / By Rita Winters

It’s TOTALLY possible: How to homestead when you’re flat broke

Most people interested in an independent lifestyle are wary of the costs that come with it. As intimidating as it may sound, homesteading is all about self-sufficiency, involving little to no money at all. Homesteading projects at home usually involve the whole family, and resources used are things that are readily available. A bench you […]

11/16/2017 / By Rita Winters

Growing for a better world: The 5 benefits of organic gardening

We can all do our part in helping regenerate the Earth. This can be as small as learning how to garden. Organic backyard farming, or simply gardening, is one of the best ways to start helping our communities and our environment. Commercial agriculture creates only a few jobs, since most commercial farms make use of machinery. […]

11/07/2017 / By Rita Winters

Things to ponder if you want to take self-sufficient living seriously

If you’ve ever considered living the simple life and being self-sufficient, then you’ve probably thought about a lot of changes you’d need to make in your life, including what new skill(s) to learn and what unnecessary habits to give up. Not everyone can manage a self-sufficient and independent life, especially people who have grown accustomed […]

11/05/2017 / By Rita Winters

Self-reliance in the city: One family proves it’s possible

What does it take to be an urban homesteader? One family in Pasadena, California managed to pull off bringing the country into the city. Around 372 square feet only, this self-sustaining home produces 400 varieties of vegetables, fruits, and edible flowers, totaling 6,000 pounds of food a year! This urban homestead was the brainchild of […]

11/04/2017 / By Rita Winters

Choose what’s best for you: Keep these tips in my mind when buying land for your homestead or small farm

If you’ve decided on building your own homestead from the ground up, here’s a descriptive guide on what to consider when buying land. You might not approve of all the things to ponder on, but it’s always good to brainstorm early than to regret when things are set in stone. Size – First and foremost, you’ll […]

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