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11/08/2018 / By Edsel Cook

A comprehensive guide for different types of DIY organic fertilizers for better crops and healthier soil

Knowing how to make your own organic fertilizer is a staple skill of any homesteader. An article in New Life On A Homestead brought up a number of different DIY fertilizers made from easily available materials. Fish emulsions, wet matches You can put leftover fish in the planting holes. For a proper emulsion, combine fish parts and […]

09/24/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Get kids in the garden: It provides exercise and teaches food ownership

Have you been thinking about starting a family garden? New research has highlighted the benefits gardening can have for children of all ages. While it’s pretty well-known that gardening can be a source of great physical activity and pride for adults, it turns out that the benefits of gardening extend to children, too. Digging in […]

08/10/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A guide on how to use lime essential oil on the homestead

While it isn’t as popular as other oils, lime essential oil has various uses on a homestead. If you’re not familiar with essential oils, they’re the “concentrated form of the chemical constituents naturally found in plants” that give them their medicinal properties. (h/t to Hillsborough-Homesteading.com.) The various uses of lime essential oil Lime essential oil […]

07/28/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Taking a closer look at what rural living is really like

Many accounts of living in rural areas tend to be too romanticized. And while moving from the city to the country is almost always life-changing, it’s most likely not because of reasons you imagine. (h/t to NewLifeOnAHomestead.com) Your money goes a long way One of the best things about living in the country is getting […]

07/17/2018 / By Janine Acero

Unusual uses for eggs and eggshells around the house

Chicken eggs – indeed, all kinds of eggs that we consume – are a huge part of the human diet. They are packed with nutrients, particularly protein, and are one of the easiest and most versatile foods to cook if you are looking to whip up a quick meal. They are so often used as an ingredient […]

06/12/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Growing your own food for survival: How to set up and use a terrarium garden

If you’re a seasoned prepper looking into more ways to grow your own produce, consider learning about terrarium gardening. You can start a terrarium garden even if you’re just a beginner because it’s not as complicated as cultivating a garden plot. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) While you can get inventive when you start creating your terrarium garden, […]

06/03/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Eat healthier AND save money by growing your own food at home

Gardening has taken a back seat among our favorite pastimes in the past few years since a lot of people living in rural areas chose to move to the city. Thankfully, people have found an effective, cheaper, and sustainable way to grow plants, and even fish, in small, urban places. Placing your own vertical garden or aquaponics – […]

06/01/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A beginner prepper’s guide to composting

Homesteaders often use compost (or decomposed organic matter) so that the various plants in their gardens can flourish. If you’re interested in starting your own homestead or if you just want to ensure that your backyard garden stays green all year long, make your own compost. Composts are considered natural soil cultivators that can make […]

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