Easy Flourless Fudge Brownies
I’ve been on a grain-free kick lately. I’m not really “paleo”, but I do love trying out new paleo recipes as I enjoy experimenting with dairy- and grain-free recipes in the kitchen. I’m a big believer in butter and eggs, so I’d never give them up completely, but I think my favorite thing about learning paleo recipes …. Read More
Soil Tests
Soil test kits are one of the most under-used tools for backyard homesteaders in their gardens. Most gardeners seem to prefer to treat all soil as equal, equally bad, or equally good. Adding compost and fertilizer to every square inch of growing space, and treating soil for every crop that goes in. But money …. Read More
Saving Space While Growing Corn
Corn is a crop that has disappointed many backyard gardeners. Mostly because they watch lush green stalks grow up with anticipation, only to find that the ears didn’t produce any corn. One of the more common reasons why is that they didn’t plant enough corn. In order for corn to properly pollinate it needs …. Read More
The Meat Makers (Infographic)
I recently found this great infographic from HobbyFarms.com that breaks down each standard farm animal, recommended breeds, needs, and amount of dressing each typically provides. When you invest in livestock, it’s important that you are getting what you want out of the animal, if your intention is to get a return on your initial investment …. Read More
Making Candles in a Pringles Tube! (Video)
This is entire too cool not to share! I’ve always loved those big, tall, chunky pillar candles, but I’ve always figured they needed fancy candle making molds that I couldn’t afford, and I really prefer to do everything as simple as possible. However, I have seen floating around social media a simple trick: using a …. Read More
3 Homesteading Skills to Learn
Whether you have been merely thinking about homesteading, or you’ve given it a go for a while now, it is vital that you have a good and varied skillset. The goal of homesteading is to be as self-sufficient as possible, and the following skills are all good to have under your belt. You will find …. Read More
Creative Ways to Freeze Eggs
If you are ever faced with an abundance of eggs and not enough time to make something with all of them, it can be overwhelming! Eggs, especially of the farm-fresh variety, are such awesome, healthy, cheap (or free, if you have your own chickens!), and versatile sources of nutrients that it is imperative to use them …. Read More
Protecting the Garden From Animals
After you have invested time, physical effort and money into creating a garden from which you plan to enjoy a variety of fresh vegetables, the last thing you want to see is an invasion of wildlife. In a single evening, devastation can occur as a result of unwanted four-legged visitors. A slower method of destruction …. Read More
4 Reasons Your Seeds Aren’t Starting
Have you spent good money on seeds, soil, and containers for starting, taken time to plant them and water them, only to have nothing to show for it? It can be a real let down to wait for seeds to sprout that never do. To take the mystery out of it and help you take …. Read More
Woodstove Accessories
Having a wood stove is great, not only for heating your house but also for an alternative cooking method when utilities are down. Woodstoves can save a lot of money on heating bills, even compared to fireplaces. But having a woodstove alone won’t offer you the same benefits that you could have if you also …. Read More