Let me start off by saying these sourdough crackers are amazing! Over this past year, I have played with a variety of sourdough recipes and although bread is wonderful, sometimes you want something different. Sourdough crackers certainly fit that requirement. However, I will say that the first...

Need to know how to amend clay soil? Don't let tough clay soil get you down. Amending clay soil is easy. This Homesteader's Guide will show you everything you need to know about clay soil, plants for clay soil, and how to amend clay soil. How to Amend Clay Soil What is Clay Soil? As...

Grow a Vertical Garden and save space on your homestead. Follow these backyard gardening tips to start your very own vertical garden, and enjoy all the fresh vegetables it will produce in minimal space. You are reading Chapter 7 of our gardening series in The Homestead Handbook: How to Grow...

Looking for some family friendly gardening tips? Tips to get the gardening ideas flowing for children, moms & dads, and our elders. Any age is a good age to be a gardener. This portion of the Homestead Handbook is dedicated to gardening tips for all the different gardeners. You are reading...

Learn to grow an herb garden, a flower bed, and a vegetable garden with this homestead handbook. Tips for getting your herb garden started, and everything you need to know for a beautiful backyard any time of year. You are reading Chapter 11 of our gardening series in The Homestead Handbook...

DIY compost bins are easy to make for your homestead, so it should be the last thing you have to worry about. Check out these DIY compost bins ideas and choose one that best fits your homestead. Begin composting today with these ingenious DIY compost bins from simple to slightly complex! Your...

Fodder Systems for growing your own livestock feed are ideal. Why would I want to grow my own feed? There are several reasons, here’s a run-down on the benefits of feeding live sprouts. Let the team behind Fodder Works tell you why… How to Grow Your Own Livestock Feed with a Fodder System...

This is why you should own The Juice Plus Tower Garden, and why it is the single best vertical aeroponic indoor gardening system ever. I am a huge fan of all things efficient, good for the earth, and good for you. That's why I'm a huge fan of the tower garden. I recently learned about this...

Want to know how to build a raised flower bed? If you need some flower bed ideas for your garden, this may just be what your looking for. This is a great woodworking project for beginners and experts alike. How to Build a Raised Flower Bed I've recently been working on my garden (again) and...

You'll never guess where this man found a Secret Garden in real life. What started as a secret garden, unbeknownst by all, became a place of refuge and restoration for Bruce Ingrassia of Santa Clara, California. Where To Grow A Secret Garden When I lived in the Bay Area in Santa Clara, Ca...

What are the benefits of grass fed beef? What does grass fed mean? Why is grass-fed better? This article explains why your livestock needs a grass-fed diet for the utmost health. Why Your Livestock Need a Grass-Fed Diet There are many different ways to feed your livestock. You can choose...