As a homesteader, I often find gift giving to be a challenge. My sustainability side resists giving items that might go unused, while my practical side wants gifts to be functional. At the same time, I love beautiful things, which makes choosing the perfect gift even trickier. Honestly, it’s just as hard for others to […]
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So you’ve got a few acres, about five, give or take, and you’re dreaming about making the most of it. Maybe you’re picturing fresh veggies, happy animals, or even a small income stream. But starting a homestead can be overwhelming – there are truly so many options and where do you start? These are 20
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Homesteading is often touted as a money saving endeavor. In some ways – it can be, but homesteading can also be expensive, especially when you add up all the time it takes to manage everything. If you are spending time on your homestead, one option is to start a homestead related side hustle to help
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Getting started building your homestead can often feel overwhelming. We’ve put together a ‘year in homesteading plan’ to help you get started homesteading. You will find general information about homestead planning and then a 12 month plan to build your homestead. This plan is best a applied with a little land, but can also be
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When you are starting to plan your homestead, one of the first questions will be what animals to include. Of course it’s possible to homestead without animals, but animals can form an important role as a source of food, pest control, fertilizer and so much more. Chickens are often the easiest or first animal to
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Looking for inspiration to get started or set up your own homestead? Whether you are planning a sprawling homestead in the country or a small suburban homestead on just 1/4 acre, we’ve got 15 homestead layout ideas to get you started. We’ll also share what to consider when laying out and designing your homestead. We’ve
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Goats are difficult to feed – they tend to make a mess, spread their hay, and refuse to eat hay that is dirty or fallen. This means that they waste a lot of hay. Finding the best goat feeder for your herd to keep their food off the ground is key to limiting waste and
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There are so many reasons you should consider encouraging mason bees to visit your garden. Mason bees are powerhouses when it comes to pollinating. Having a mason bee kit in your yard helps to attract these bees and is a great alternative to keeping honeybees. You won’t get delicious honey, but these bees can go
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Building a homestead require masting a number of skills that are no longer taught and are often not relevant in the mordern world. Because many of these skills are outside of everday use, it often takes more time than anticipated to get started building a homestead. As you embark on your homesteading journey, or continue
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When you first start down the path to homesteading, one of the major considerations is where you will build your homestead and how much space you need. It takes years to build a homestead and establish systems and garden spaces. If you plan to homestead, it is important to find a space and stay in
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