DIY Budget Grow Box
I am personally not a fan of trying to grow plants indoors on in any other artificial and costly setup, but having a grow box doesn’t have to be expensive. You can have a grow box that allows you to get your seeds started safely inside 6 weeks prior to the last frost in your …. Read More
Mason Jar Aquaponics (Infographic)
I shared an infographic recently on the benefits of aquaponics, and I came across this the other day that I thought was really neat, and super easy to create. It is a very simple DIY mason jar aquaponics set-up. Obviously, you’re not going to be growing tons of your own food this way, but I …. Read More
No Septic for an Off-Grid Homestead (Video)
Nature happens, and off-grid homesteaders need to deal with it! If you do not have a septic for your off-grid homestead, this is a very cool, low-tech solution. Putting in a septic system can be incredibly pricey, and sanitary waste removal is an important aspect of healthy living. This homesteader has a great alternative if …. Read More
Cold Frames; How and Why
Cold Frames are basically wooden boxes with no bottom and a glass top that you place on top of crops to keep them warm. In this article, I’ll give a few tips on how to get cheap material, maximize the benefits through design, and explain why you should use cold frames if you live …. Read More
Crops I Don’t Recommend and Why
I’m sure that I will get people who disagree, but that’s why the article is titled “crops I don’t recommend” instead of “crops you shouldn’t grow”. Everyone has access to different resources and has different levels of experience and time they are willing and able to put into their garden. If you have a lot …. Read More
How to Make Homemade Almond Extract
I love DIY everything, and extracts are surprisingly easy. At the store, extracts for baking and flavoring foods can be surprisingly expensive, especially if you’d like organic or natural extracts of any kind. Almond extract is great to have for baking of all kind as the subtly sweet flavor of almonds makes for delicious cakes and cookies. The …. Read More
Shooting at Homestead Shooting Range in Kananaskis (Video)
I’d love to have a homestead shooting range one day! I loved watching this short video from Kananaskis, Alberta in Canada of a short tour of a wintery homestead shooting range. One of the great things about an outdoor range like this is how much the noise echos and dissipates, which is a great improvement …. Read More
Tips for Saving Money When Purchasing Seeds
Seeds are an unavoidable cost of starting a garden. But that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t show some care when going about getting your seeds. Purchasing seeds for your garden without using some discretion can cost you. Here are a few tips on how to save money when purchasing seeds so that you have more …. Read More
Food for Healing (Inforgraphics)
I am a huge fan of using food for natural remedies and anything DIY. Not only does it save a bunch of money to use natural remedies made with food, but it’s most often much healthier and with more readily available healing properties than the over-the-counter alternative. I’m often recommending food items for DIY natural …. Read More
Mason Jar Hacks (Video)
I love life hacks, and I love mason jars, so I especially loved this video of 6 clever mason jar life hacks. There are so many ways to use mason jars. They’re not just for canned green beans and peaches! I brew tea in mine, I freeze food, make jar salads, infuse oils, make oil …. Read More