8 Hard Lessons Learned Homesteading in the City
I started my adventures homesteading nearly 8 years ago but in the city. We chose to do it in the city (despite the fact that living off grid was in fact illegal there) because we were close to things like Walmart and Home Depot, making the whole transition and learning process less stressful. I actually […]
Florida Lifts Ban on Front-Yard Vegetable Farming!
Florida has finally passed a bill that trumps all the bans on front yard gardens. Inspired by a couple in Miami Shores who were forced to tear out their “unsightly” 17 year old vegetable garden, change has finally happened within Florida towards a little more freedom. Most people are extremely supportive of the initiative as […]
How to Prevent (and Treat) Frostbite in Chickens
There are four articles in this series on different strategies for cold-weather chicken care. This article explores how to prevent and treat frostbite in chickens. To read the others, click on the links below: “Cold-Weather Chicken Care: 11 Quick Ideas to Improve Chicken Comfort” “The 13 Best Chicken Breeds for Cold Climates” “How to Keep […]
Pay it Forward: 200 Farmers Stand Silent During Action for Young Man to Bid on Family Farm
200 silent farmers In a world of nearly nothing but tragic news updates and shootings, sometimes it’s nice when a little good news comes along, usually of some good deed. Recently 200 farmers in Nebraska did the unexpected when an 80 acre farm came up for sale at auction. It showed people have respect still […]
UN Report Says Small-Scale Organic Farming Only Way To Feed The World
How to Actually End World Hunger? With all of the technological advances in the agricultural industry, why are we facing increasing health problems? An even bigger question, why are people still starving to death? If mass production of our food is really geared toward feeding the hungry, no one in our global population should to […]
Marjory Wildcraft’s Home Grown Food Summit 2019
Great news … … YES! Marjory Wildcraft is once again inviting the world to watch her Home Grown Food Summit for FREE. She has lined up another 36 presentations to teach you how to sustainably grow all your own food and medicine. No matter whether you’re: An urban dweller with limited space to grow on […]
How to Clean And Maintain Your Yard With Zero Fossil Fuels
Sustainable Yard Care Keeping a neat and enjoyable outdoor space around your home doesn’t need to be a war on nature fought with weed killer, fossil fuels, and store bought ornaments. In fact, pesticides can leach into our air, water and soil, and ultimately into our bodies, causing a variety of side effects from mild skin irritation […]
Cold Weather Chicken Care: 11 Quick Ideas to Improve Chicken Comfort
Until recently, if you asked me about cold-weather chicken care, I would have said, “Choose the right chicken breeds for your climate and build your coop for your weather conditions.” With iguanas freezing and falling out of trees in Florida and alligators using weird ice-survival strategies in North Carolina, I have realized that answer needs an addendum. Let’s […]
How to Enjoy Fresh Flavors Year Round + 5 Easy Indoor Herbs
Your indoor herb garden will be convenient, fragrant, and pest-free. They require little maintenance and are simple to start! Fresh herbs have been used for medicinal purposes for hundreds of years. Now, it is becoming clear that these plants contain natural health benefits, including antioxidants to help protect the immune system. Additionally, cooking with aromatic […]
Butterfly Pea Tea: How to Grow the Magic Color Changing Tea!
It wasn’t long after getting into brewing kombucha that I came across butterfly pea tea, which intrigued me just with it’s name. Its a little known herbal tea that’s actually got a bit of a magical quality to it; it changes color from a deep blue to a bright pink when you add any acids […]
How to Choose the Best Pot for Your Container Garden
Container Gardening It’s an amazing dream. Having your own garden where you grow fruits, vegetables, and flowers. But a garden needs a lot of space, doesn’t it? And all you have is some space in your balcony or patio. Does this mean you can’t grow your favorite plants? Of course not. Because container gardening is […]
How to Use All of Your Garden Tomatoes (Recipes)
This article was co-authored by Catherine Bleish and Elizabeth Klebart. Are tomatoes coming out of your ears, yet? Personally, I (Elizabeth) like to slice them like apples and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. But if you’re feeling more adventurous, there are plenty of delicious, seasonal recipes to use up all of those wonderful tomatoes. […]