Tag: Homestead
Fall is Coming. How to Prep
Seasonal living is about as old-fashioned and pioneer as you can get, where families are in touch and plan their lives (and kitchen) around...
How to Use Lime Essential Oil
Lime essential oil, while not one of the most popular oils out there, can be an effective ally on the homestead. To learn how...
How to Kill Flies On The Homestead
Flies every year are a big issue. They are annoying to both us and our animals. Plus they can spread disease and we are...
Backyard Bird Feeding on the Homestead
It was a cold morning and I had just come in from filling the backyard bird feeders. I stoked the fire and poured myself...
What to Look For When Purchasing a Homestead
I often get asked for advice on what to look for when purchasing homesteading property. What are the top things to look for, how...
How to Create a Successful Homestead Business
You’ve chosen how you’re going to make an income and are ready to start bringing in the money, honey.
But creating a true and profitable...
Review – Haybox Cooking on the Homestead
I first learned about haybox cooking in England, in the 1980s. It was part of a course in Biodynamic Farming and Gardening that included...
Personality Test for Preppers
Have you ever thought about how your personality translates into your homesteading life? Take this quick, informal homestead personality test and see what your...
25 Ways to Use Beeswax on the Homestead
Do you raise honey bees? If so, you should know that their usefulness extends well beyond the production of honey. In addition to pollinating...
How To Use Food Scraps on the Homestead
We have an increased number of hungry mouths to feed at Folly Farms as of late which includes dogs, chickens, pigs, and goats. In...
How Paracord Can it Save Your Life?
I recently got a question from one of our subscribers asking why they should use paracord instead of more affordable plain nylon cord.
This is...
DIY Oil Lamp for Emergency Lighting
Learning how to make oil lamps yourself will allow you to put back even more off grid light sources for a fraction of the price.
