Homesteading isn’t about owning land–it’s a way of life. It’s a mentality–a commitment to doing things the all-natural way, the wholesome way, the integrated way. It’s the hard way, but it’s also the beautiful way. There are so many homesteading skills that anyone can pick up–whether you live in the city, the suburbs, a small…
Learning to sew can be daunting. However, taking baby steps–like learning how to sew a coffee filter or how to sew a banneton basket–is a great way to bite the bullet and learn to sew. The startup cost is minimal, and the clothes you will be able to rescue and mend will make learning this…
As cold weather draws near, I find myself hunkering down and preparing homemade remedies that will help me stay healthy and feeling my best throughout the winter. I spend time in the warmth of the summer, foraging herbs and berries to make into tinctures and tea for when the weather outside is too cold to…
Learning how to compost is a great way to get started on homesteading with no money, and even while living in the city. Composting can be an important practice if you want to live a sustainable lifestyle and produce minimal waste. Read on to learn how to compost, no matter where you live. Reduce, reuse,…
Roses are a part of the family Rosaceae, which is a large family of plants that include roses, apples, pears and many more. The rose hip is the seed pod of a single rose. The red outer flesh protects a pocket of seeds and tastes slightly floral, sweet, and tart. The rose hip has been…
If you have a passion for homesteading, don’t hesitate to get started. Although homesteading has traditionally been a form of self-sufficient living on a plot of land, “modern homesteading” is a way to get started even if you’re broke. Modern homesteading is simply a way of partaking in the aspects of homesteading that are accessible…
Fire cider, a name coined by herbalist Rosemary Gladstar in the late 1970’s is a remedy that has been around for a very long time. Fire cider falls into the category of oxymels, which can be traced all the way back to ancient Greece! An oxymel is a tonic made up of vinegar and honey…
What is Water Bath Canning? Water bath canning is a way to preserve high-acidicity foods through a natural process. By following this USDA-approved method, you can pickle things like peppers, onions, and olives. You can store jams and jellies through the winter, or can tomato sauce, salsa, kimchee, and saurkraut. Learn these simple steps to…
I think we can all agree that garlic is one of the cornerstones to any good dish. It’s truly delicious. It’s also something that you can grow at home in bulk and store for long periods of time, which makes it a really worthwhile vegetable to plant. It’s also great because each clove of garlic…
Carrots are a popular starch vegetable. Full of vitamin A and potassium, carrots can be enjoyed in their raw, crunchy form, or steamed, stir-fried, sautéed, or roasted! The crowd-pleasing veggie has an earthy, slightly sweet flavor. The great news for first-time gardeners is… carrots are super easy to grow! Plus, they are resistant to decreasing…
