Homesteading Ideas

Homesteading is a great way to expand your self sufficiency. Find homesteading ideas for anyone whether you're an apartment homesteader, backyard, or live on a farm. Something for beginners and experienced folks alike. #homesteading
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Growing Tomatillos From Seed to Pot to Harvest
Tomatillos are so easy to grow! Learn how to add these awesome fruits to your vegetable garden and grow them successfully with our expert tips!
Living Without: Electric Light
Power failures can quickly leave us in the dark and if you’re trying to adjust to an off-grid lifestyle? You may be surprised by how much you were accustomed to flicking a switch. Of course, there are options for lighting your home off the grid, but why waste a resource if you don’t need to? For centuries humans have lit their dwellings with non-electric sources. Why not utilize them, even if only in an emergency?
Traditional Homemade Fire Cider Recipe
Fire cider is a popular herbal remedy that has been used for centuries for its health benefits. This spicy, tangy tonic is made by infusing apple cider vinegar with a variety of herbs and spices, including ginger, onion, horseradish, and cayenne pepper.
How to Find Morel Mushrooms
Morel mushrooms are an elusive, yet delicious, wild edible. Hunting morels can be a fun, though sometimes difficult, task. Get tips and tricks on foraging morels so you can find one of the best wild mushrooms that grows in the forest!
10 Natural Snake Repellent Ideas that Actually Work
Snakes…. Some of us have a fear of snakes. While others it doesn’t bother so much to even pick one up. The good news is the vast majority of snakes are harmless snakes. That said, it doesn’t mean we want them slithering around. Thankfully, there are some fantastic, natural snake repellents that actually work.
7 Tips to Prevent and Fix Leggy Seedlings
Don’t let leggy seedlings hold back your growing success! Dive into our comprehensive guide for the best ways to fix, prevent, and pot up leggy seedlings. Get the most from your vegetable garden and achieve your dream harvest with this must-read resource. Your future, thriving vegetable garden awaits!
Over 30 Gift Ideas for Homesteaders, Gardeners, Home Cooks, and More!
Discover a cornucopia of unique, practical, and heartwarming gift ideas that will delight every homesteader and gardener on your list. From useful tools to sustainable living gadgets, our curated gift guide will provide endless inspiration for your next present-giving occasion.
Foraging & Cooking With Sheep Sorrel
While sheep’s sorrel is often considered an invasive plant, many don’t realize the usefulness of this wild edible seemingly taking over the landscape. A prized ingredient in Essiac tea, it is well known in the alternative health community as a natural remedy for many ailments.
Foraging for and Cooking Fiddleheads
As spring begins to show signs of beginning, so do some of the best foragings of the year. Fiddleheads are a favorite among foragers but have an incredibly short season.
Growing Onions from Seed or Bulbs the Easy Way
Learn everything you need to know to grow an amazing bumper crop of onions from seed, sets, or bulbs with this simple tutorial!
40 Practical Wood Ash Uses for Everyday Homesteaders
When to Transplant Seedlings
Once you start seeds indoors, you're far from finished! In fact, you'll typically pot most seedlings up into larger containers a time or two before you transplant outside. Learn when to repot and when to transplant your seedlings for vegetable garden success.
Pruning Raspberry Plants in Spring or Fall for a Bumper Crop
Learn how to prune raspberry bushes with the rustic elk so you can get a bumper crop year after year! This easy DIY pruning project is simple enough to complete for anyone growing raspberries and can be done in the spring or fall, depending on when you harvest your fresh berries! Learn how to prune red raspberries or black raspberries, everbearing, and more with this step-by-step guide!