Category: Homesteading / Gardening
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Surviving the Collapse When You’re Old and Worn Out
Old age is certainly catching up to me these days. I’m closing in on 50, and feeling like my “best days” physically are behind me. From back problems to other issues, it’s no fun getting older. Worse, my father-in-law keeps telling me it keeps getting more entertaining. I’m not looking forward to it. But then…
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16 Unexpected Concerns When Raising Chickens
The entire essence of prepping comes from a desire to become more self-sufficient. Food is one resource that can be rather tricky to figure out, though there are many options. For example, chicken can be a great source of protein, but you’ll have to work on the poultry’s upbringing before you can get your eggs…
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How to Protect Your Homestead Against Flooding
Experienced preppers, off-gridders and homesteaders want to protect their hard work, crops, livestock, and other possessions. Torrential storms and unexpected severe weather are becoming more common, so flood preparation should be on the priority list regardless of location. The process involves physical, mental and practical steps, but it starts with a foundational awareness of where…
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How Important is Landscaping When Living Off the Grid?
Planning to live off-grid produces countless ideas for gardening, food storage and renewable energy. With sustainable living becoming more popular, the amount of information about what people should and should not do is bountiful. One potentially overlooked aspect is landscaping, which directly supports many homestead operations. Discover the potential behind expert landscaping and how it…
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Everything You Need to Know About Protecting Your Homestead from Theft
It is easy to settle into the creature comforts of your homestead, especially after spending countless hours curating the land and its resources for ultimate productivity and ecological balance. However, off-gridders and homesteaders are not immune to theft, no matter how far off the beaten path. These strategies keep your hard work safe. Understanding the…
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How to Take Advantage of Natural Resources When Living Off-Grid
Seasoned professionals in off-grid living must become intimately familiar with the natural resources in their region. Self-sufficiency requires leveraging available assets in the most Earth-friendly manner. Additionally, homesteads should recognize what they can and cannot access to establish supplementary systems. Discover the best way to source and employ natural resources as an off-gridder. Water Sources…
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The Mittleider Gardening Course Book
I’ve never been much of a gardener. I prefer to stockpile food the easy way–I buy it. But that plan is getting more and more expensive. Plus, it doesn’t work well for the most nutritious foods, such as vegetables. Unless I choose to purchase the food already freeze-dried, it’s really hard to stockpile all of…
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The 6 Most Profitable Animals for Small Farms
The most profitable livestock for small farms are those you can easily take care of and provide multiple income sources. Whether you’re a hobby farmer or homesteader, these animals will allow you to create a steady cash flow with constant effort and a little knowledge. Chickens Raising chickens is a great way to start any…
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Should You Buy New or Used Equipment for Your Homestead? 10 Tips
Those longing to live off-grid or prepare for the next prominent natural disaster must develop their homestead faster than unexpected circumstances occur. Countless instances could make preppers decide whether to buy new or used equipment. These tips weigh the viewpoint from myriad lifestyle choices, machinery types and personal objectives. Where should homesteaders begin when pondering…