Inspiration for home, garden, and sustainable living
Gardening offers relaxation and connection with nature, but safety is essential to prevent injuries. Key precautions include wearing gloves, staying hydrated, using proper tools, and maintaining a tidy workspace. Seniors should avoid overexertion, and those with allergies need to manage exposure. Thoughtful practices enhance enjoyment and ensure a fulfilling gardening experience.
Holiday and birthday shopping will be a breeze with this nature-themed gift guide for all ages. Share your enthusiasm for gardening, farming, camping, and other outdoor activities with board and card games for the young nature lover in your life. Make gift-giving fun, simple, and educational this season!
Pressure canning may seem intimidating at first but it actually takes less prep work than water bath canning. Did you know, pressure canning is the only safe way to can low-acidity foods such as vegetables, mushrooms, broth, soup/stew, and meat? So, take the leap and start preserving produce from your own garden this season!
We got started raising meat pigs in 2014 and absolutely fell in love with these amazing creatures. We will never go back to buying pork from the grocery store again. The meat is far superior in flavor and we find it very fulfilling to be self sufficient by growing and raising our own food.
One of my family’s true passions is livestock! With several years of experience under my belt, I am hoping to share some wisdom with anyone just getting started with homestead pigs. Check out this 6 part series!
Whether you’re motivated by preparedness, self-reliance, or simply the joy of growing your own, planning a survival garden offers both security and abundance. By cultivating vegetables, herbs, and medicinal plants at home, you gain peace of mind knowing you can provide fresh food and natural remedies when needed.
Looking for an amazing gift for the gardener in your life? Well, look no further. No matter your budget or style, you will find gardening accessories here to fit your needs. Take a look at these innovative and functional accessories every gardenista wishes she could get her hands on. Save these gardening gift ideas for your next Mother’s Day, birthday or special occasion wishlist!
Are you ready to start a garden, but just don't know how? This guide will give you all the tools to feel confident planning, planting, harvesting and preserving your garden. Learn how to grow your own food and save money at the same time!
Food preservation is a homesteaders most valuable skill. After all that work planning, planting, tending and harvesting your garden, the last thing you want is for your bounty to go to waste. Learn these eight ways to preserve your harvest and get the most out of your garden.
I have so many people asking what supplies they truly NEED to get started with a new garden. I thought this list would help all the beginner gardeners out there.
Permaculture is more than a gardening method—it’s a way to design a resilient, self-sustaining homestead that works with nature instead of against it. Even those with backgrounds in agriculture are often unfamiliar with its principles. This article shares my passion for permaculture and encourages you to explore its transformative potential.
Looking for ideas on how to start homesteading? Here are a few simple first steps to get you moving toward a more self-reliant lifestyle.
Learn the entire process of growing an herb garden! Nurture your herb plants from seeds to spices. Use your unlimited bounty to craft your own spice blends, bath and beauty products, herbal tea recipes, and medical remedies.
Find inspiration for your herb garden with this list of plants to grow for dried spices. Save money with an endless supply of homegrown kitchen staples.
A comprehensive list of homesteading skills to inspire both newbie homesteaders and masters of their craft improve and expand their knowledge.