Homesteading for beginners

When you are just starting out on your homestead it's easy to want to jump in with both feet and get a whole whack load of animals. However, it can be wiser to start out slower. Today I'm going to talk about why, and what animals are great to start out with on your

Low maintenance farm animals promote sustainable practices and are a wise choice for beginners or those with limited experience in farming.

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Ever thought about starting a compost for your garden but just keep putting it off? Well, we’re here to help you get started with this simple step-by-step composting guide for beginners. From what you can and can’t compost, plus plenty of extra composting tips, keep scrolling for everything you need to know about how to ...

A self-sufficient homestead checklist can help you build the hobby farm of your dreams. If you are a homestead beginner and not sure where to start, this checklist will help.

When I first learned that there was someone successfully growing spices like ginger, turmeric, cumin and vanilla at home in North Carolina, my mind was honestly blown. I had honestly never considered it could even be possible to grow "exotic" spices like these at home in North America. But Tasha Greer, author of the brand

We'll go over some of the homestead startup costs, and how to start a homestead from scratch with nothing and little to no finances. You've read up on what homesteading is, you've set some first year homesteading goals, and now you're ready to get started! But wait! You're just making it by on paycheck to

How to compost outdoors & indoors, comparing best methods such as bin systems, hot vs cold pile, in-ground composting, Vermicomposting, etc!

Self-reliant living starts with re-skilling, and unless you have a mentor handy, there's no better way than hitting the books. These are my favorite books for self reliant living, and they're taught me more than

Learn some homesteading skills to develop over the winter. Don't let winter get you down. Instead, learn how to appreciate the seasons and use them to the best of your ability.