The COVID-19 pandemic pushed many residents to move off the grid. Departing from the hustle and bustle of urban areas can improve individuals’ health and well-being. Rural residents may also save money and shrink their carbon footprints over time. Transitioning away from the grid requires homesteading skills like identifying safe, natural resources. Establishing a pure…

I always enjoy making life easier, especially when it comes to something that feels as tedious as gardening. Here’s ten tricks of the trade, including ideas such as how to make your garden paths more productive, why you should let veggies flower, and how to save on water usage…

There are a few reasons why you might want to raise animals as part of your homestead. If you’re concerned about the ethics and cleanliness of commercial farms, raising your own livestock solves this problem. You’ll decide what your animals eat, what medications they take, and what their living conditions are like. Breeding animals on…

If you could only pick three, which crops would you choose? And how would you pick? Is it by ease of growing, ease of storage, nutrition, calories, your climate, or something else? This man eventually choose one crop–potatoes–that I would’ve included in my top three, but the other two surprised me… Here’s another take on…

The decision you made to homestead will change your life forever. However, this lifestyle can also have a positive effect on other people. Homesteaders have many unique opportunities to pass on their knowledge, share resources and benefit the local community. For example, many towns and cities host farmers markets where you can network with other…