Tomatoes Ask most gardeners and homesteaders what is one crop you grow every year to preserve and the answer is tomatoes. Tomatoes have to be one of my favorite things to grow in the garden. Currently, I have 9 different varieties growing and about 35+ plants. Yes, it’s a bit but I love tomatoes. Discover…
Homesteading Books I will never forget the phrase “make your waiting room a classroom”-Jessica, Roots & Refuge Farm. It is so true. You can learn just about anywhere and the power is in what you do with your time. Discover 21 amazing homesteading books that will teach you no matter your skill level how to…
Homesteading Homesteading isn’t about having acres and acres of land and lots of animals. Homesteading is about wanting to live more sustainably, grow your own food, live .simply and back to the basics. Discover 7 amazing homesteading projects for beginners. Homesteading For Beginners You can start homesteading in your backyard, in your apartment on your…
Gift Ideas For Foodies We all know someone who loves to cook or loves to eat great food or maybe even both. Shopping for the foodie in your life just got easier with 21 amazing curated gifts for foodies including cookbooks, specialty foods and great kitchen gadgets. Gifts For Foodies Whether you are shopping for…
Gift Giving Whether you are looking for the perfect gifts for homesteaders for the holidays, a birthday or a just because gift we have a great curated selection for you. Including gifts for gardeners and those wanting to live more sustainably. Homestead Gift Ideas Homesteading gift ideas tend to fall into gifts that do something….
What Is Sustainable Living Sustainable living is essentially about using less and creating more. With sustainable living you are moving away from a marketed commercial economy and focusing on living simply. Growing your own food, baking your own bread, handmaking your own items and using eco-friendly products. Self Sufficiency Urban farming, homesteading, self sufficiency and…
Pickles One of the easiest things to can or preserve has to be pickles. And you aren’t limited to just traditional pickled cucumbers. Discover 7 amazing homemade pickle recipes you can add to your pantry this weekend. Homemade Pickles I love pickles, just being honest. Pickled asparagus has to be my favorite pickled vegetable. Making…
Canning & Preserving What if you had food stability and didn’t have to worry about food shortages? Imagine opening your pantry to shelves full of canned produce, jams, jellies, meats, soups, stews and everything in between. Discover just how easy it is to home can produce and so much more with 50+ canning recipes. Once…
Urban Homestead Income Are you looking for ways to make extra income from your homestead? Maybe you need a little bit extra to cover the bills or pay for an expansion, new garden beds or a vacation. Discover some amazing urban homestead income ideas that are super easy to do and can bring in the…
Urban Homestead What is an urban homestead? How do you start one? If you have dreamed about homesteading, flower farms, farming, gardening or hobby farms urban homesteading is for you. What Is Urban Homesteading Urban homesteading by definition is practicing sustainable living techniques and creating urban agriculture in a city or urban location. You can…