Category: Homesteading
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10 Vegetables Every Beginner Homesteader Should Grow
One of the biggest mistakes new gardeners make is trying to grow everything their first year. I know how exciting it is to flip through seed catalogs and imagine overflowing harvest baskets, but the truth is that gardening is a skill learned one season at a time. Choosing vegetables that are forgiving, productive, and easy… Read more
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25 Things Every Homestead Should Have
When people think about starting a homestead, it’s easy to get caught up in buying every tool, gadget, and piece of equipment available. The truth is, you don’t need everything at once. Some of the best homesteads are built one tool, one skill, and one season at a time. Whether you’re growing a small backyard… Read more
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Start Your Sourdough Journey
What Is a Dehydrated Sourdough Starter? A dehydrated sourdough starter is simply an active starter that has been dried for long-term storage. Drying pauses the activity of the wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria, allowing the starter to remain shelf stable until you’re ready to use it. Once water and fresh flour are added, the… Read more
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How to Start Homesteading Without Owning Land
The word homesteading often brings to mind acres of farmland, barns full of animals, and endless gardens stretching across the countryside. While that may be the dream for some, the truth is that you don’t need 20 acres—or even one acre—to begin living a homesteading lifestyle. Homesteading is about becoming more self-sufficient, learning practical skills,… Read more
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How Nursing Changed My View of Health
People are often surprised to learn that my passion for natural living didn’t begin in the hospital—it began long before I became a registered nurse. I grew up on a small farm where life revolved around the outdoors. We spent our days gardening, caring for animals, exploring the woods, and appreciating the simple things. Looking… Read more