“Dyeing fabric and fiber with materials found in the natural world is a family favorite and a wonderful project for all ages. There are endless possibilities for color
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Home Built Solar Power System
“I’ve been interested in renewables for a while now. Our society can’t continue to work on oil, and with rising gas prices and more frequent power outages, solar
The Delicious Journey To Food Self Sufficiency
“It’s become a bit of a game. We sit down and see how much of the meal came from our farmstead. The best are frittatas. The eggs are
Homemade Boredom Buster Brick For Chickens
“Raising chickens is one of my favorite parts of homesteading. I never could have imagined the different personalities that each of my “ladies” would have and how much
Grow Your Own Microbrew – How To Grow Hops
“As an ornamental gardener, I’m used to growing hops as a summer screen for chicken coops, bare walls and other elements in the garden that can be unsightly. It’s
Homemade Chicken Feed Recipes
“Before we got our chickens, I spent an embarrassing amount of time researching what on earth we should feed them. I knew I wanted to use a homemade, whole
How To Grow Your Own Sugarcane
“I’ve read articles about growing beets for sugar, but beets are a cold weather crop, something that, other than the last few days, we just don’t have much
How To Grow 10 Foot Tomato Plants
“One of our most frequently asked questions on the farm is, “Should I prune my tomato plants?” followed closely by, “How do I prune tomatoes?” There are some
How To Cook Dandelion Roots
“Dandelion is one of the most recognizable and widespread edible plants. You know that weed that pops up in your yard every spring with its sunny yellow flowers? That
How To Grow All Your Food On A Tenth Of An Acre
“As a committed lazivore, I’ve always loved the idea of no dig gardening. It requires minimal labor. It allows natural systems to do the work for you. And
How To Grow Rice At Home
“At least how I grew rice in my backyard anyway. I’m sure there are plenty of ways to do it but this is what worked for me. I
Easy Crusty Dutch Oven Ciabatta Bread
“No knead breads seems popular lately so I’m “into them.” I discovered and posted about Ciabatta bread a few months ago, then a quicker and easier Cuban loaf, and just
How To Make Natural Deodorant – Beating the B.O. With Natural Deo
“Why Use Natural Deodorant? I started this pursuit to avoid the Alzheimer’s and breast cancer, but I’m a lifelong convert because it works! No, really! I was the
How To Grow & Preserve Chives
“At the store, dried organic chives cost at least $6.00 for a little .14-ounce bottle, and fresh ones are at least $4.00 for a tiny bunch. I’ll show
8 Popular Chicken Breeds For Homesteaders That Want Eggs
“Choosing what breed of chicken you want to raise for eggs is a topic of heated debate. There can be a multitude of answers depending on what’s important
How To Harvest Wild Elderberries
“When we first moved onto the farm I didn’t know much (or anything, really…) about wild crafting. But thanks to a wonderful birthday present from Brian (the book Northwest Foraging by
Finding, Buying, Milking, & Living With The Family Milk Cow
“Have you ever had this happen to you? You’ve opened the refrigerator door for a cold, refreshing glass of milk only to find an empty jug. You’ve already
How To Grow Peaches
“The peach is a semi-hardy deciduous woody perennial tree. A standard-sized peach tree will grow to 25 feet tall and just as wide if not pruned. A dwarf
Keeping Mason Bees: 10 Expert Beekeeping Tips For Families
“In recent years, concerns have mounted over the environmental impacts of pollinator decline, giving rise to focused conservation efforts by average families to protect, enhance, and foster agricultural
How To Make A Rocket Stove Water Heater
“It looks like a white camel with a fat hump on a pillar but in actual fact, its a hot water system. Rocket Stove technology has been around
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