Tag: Homestead
Making Your Homestead Pay Back
Growing Your Homestead Without Going Into Debt
It was June, almost ten bee seasons ago, and Steve and a friend were moving an established hive...
Remedies – Tinctures, Teas, Syrups, and Salves
Using Herbal Remedies on the Homestead
One of the greatest benefits of homesteading is the increased responsibility you have over your life. You choose what...
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...
The Truth About Cancer
Recently, somebody in our family very dear to us was diagnosed with cancer. I’m not sharing who that person is just yet because they...
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...
How To Build An Emergency Shelter That Lasts
There is more to prepping than simply stocking up on bottled water (though that is a big part of it). For the serious prepper,...
