Category: Homesteading / Gardening

In many parts of the U.S., wildfires happen seasonally. They’re typically caused by a combination of dry, combustible material, high temperatures and low humidity. Once a wildfire starts, it can be very difficult to keep it under control. Unfortunately, thousands of people lose their homes every year because of wildfires. Many more individuals suffer property…

I’m happy today. You know why? Because even given the relentless heat (in the high nineties or higher), and regardless of the lack of rain, and despite the many bugs trying their best to destroy our vegetable garden, we’re still able to harvest a wide variety of tasty, healthy, nutritious vegetables. We got loads of…

Human beings need three things to survive — clean water, clean soil and clean air. Toxic environments make it hard for people to stay in good health and get the sustenance they need. In a survival situation, health is your foundation for resilience and security. Without it, you lose the ability to think and act…

I like how he discusses what soaps NOT to use because not all homemade garden sprays recipes are going to be useful in YOUR situation. He’s also careful not to go overboard with adding too much of any particular ingredient; the reason being is because you’re almost like a doctor in that your first duty…

Homesteading can quickly become a full-time hobby. Raising livestock, caring for a garden and maintaining land is time and energy-intensive. Running a homestead while working full time can be challenging, especially if you have a long commute. A full-time job limits how much time you can invest in growing your homestead, even if you have…