How to Make a Garden Plan for Maximum Success
How to make a garden plan for Maximum Success Making your garden [lan is one of the most exciting and rewarding parts of gardening. A well thought out garden plan helps maximize space, improve yields, and reduce frustration throughout the growing season. Additionally, winter planning eliminates stress and frustration that can arise when you wait […]
Welcome the Waiting
Welcome the waiting HOMESTEAD REBOOT: Beginning Steps Homestead Reboot chronicles our move from a cozy, established homestead to a completely undeveloped property—a true blank slate. Join us as we embrace change by leaving behind what we’ve built and plan a regenerative permaculture homestead from the ground up. This series will document creating new gardens, orchards, […]
The Buzz on Beekeeping: What You Should Know
The Buzz on Beekeeping: What You Should Know is Beekeeping Right for You? What to Know Before You Start Beekeeping has been brought into the spotlight with the rise of homesteading’s popularity. Surprisingly, it’s not just farmers getting involved. Many urban and suburban dwellers are discovering the joys of backyard beekeeping. Bees are crucial to […]
The Winter Sowing Hack every Gardener Shoutd Try
The Winter Sowing Hack Every Gardener Should Try Who wouldn’t love an easy hack to jumpstart their spring garden? Winter sowing is a creative, low-maintenance method to harness nature’s germination process. You can save time, space, and money compared to traditional indoor seed starting if you plant seeds outdoors in the late winter months. What […]
DIY Elderberry Syrup That Tastes Good!
DIY Elderberry Syrup That Tastes Good! with esther Monroe Session Notes from the 2024 Modern Homesteading Conference Welcome to The Session Notes series! The Modern Homesteading Conference, produced by Homestead Living Magazine, is held annually in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Drawing attendees from around the country (and the world), it features 2½ days of presentations. Recognized leaders in the […]
Embracing Change in the Homestead Journey
EMBRACING CHANGE IN THE HOMESTEAD JOURNEY HOMESTEAD REBOOT: PROLOGUE Homestead Reboot chronicles our move from a cozy, established homestead to a completely undeveloped property—a true blank slate. Join us as we embrace change by leaving behind what we’ve built and plan a regenerative permaculture homestead from the ground up. This series will document creating new […]
8 Step Fall Garden Checklist
8 step fall garden checklist As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp,it is the perfect time to transition to your fall garden. By taking a few key steps now, you can set yourself up for a flourishing garden when spring arrives. Here’s a comprehensive fall garden checklist to help you prepare. 1. […]
The Four Corners Pantry System
The Four Corners Pantry System with Mary Schrader Session Notes from the 2024 Modern Homesteading Conference The Modern Homesteading Conference, produced by Homestead Living Magazine, is held annually in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Drawing attendees from around the country (and the world), it features 2½ days of presentations. Recognized leaders in the homesteading grassroots movement cover every imaginable topic […]
Mindset of a Homesteader
The Mindset of a Homesteader There are so many aspects to the homesteading life it can be difficult to create a definition that covers all of them. For those who are just discovering this community, the massive amount of information can be overwhelming. Rather than attempt to define “What is Homesteading” or “Who is a […]
Chickens: 5 Simple Steps to Get Started
If you’ve ever dreamed of gathering fresh eggs from your backyard, raising chickens might be the perfect first step into homesteading. Chickens are a great “first animal” for newbies, offering a rewarding and manageable introduction to animal husbandry. However, before diving into chicken ownership, it’s important to consider some factors to ensure its a good fit. […]