by Homesteader | Apr 19, 2023 | Frugal Living, Home Life, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle
Living on a homestead can be a dream come true for those who love self-sufficiency and living off the land. However, the cost of starting a homestead can be overwhelming. With land to purchase, buildings to construct, and animals to care for, the costs can add up...
by Homesteader | Dec 7, 2022 | Frugal Living, Home Life, Homesteading Lifestyle, Stretching the Homestead Budget, Urban Homesteading
Is Homesteading a Good Lifestyle? I’ve been a happy homesteader a long time. It’s hard work, but extremely rewarding. I regularly have people asking me – “Is Homesteading a Good Lifestyle?”. Let me give my answer in this article...
by Homesteader | May 23, 2022 | Frugal Living, Homesteading Lifestyle, Stretching the Homestead Budget, Urban Homesteading
Whether you are an experienced homesteader or just starting out, homesteading is a special lifestyle. In fact, we have quite an assortment of visitors to our site from all experience levels. The best thing about homesteading is that you can start whenever you are...
by Homesteader | Apr 22, 2020 | Alternative Growing Methods, Frugal Living, Growing Vegetables, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle, Mini-Farms, Hobby Farms and Farmettes, Organic Farming, Organic Gardening and Growing
Best Vegetables to Grow in the Shade A location that receives direct sunlight 6-hours a day is the best for vegetable growing, but it’s not the only location that will produce food. Several vegetable plants can be grown successfully in shady areas, as long as...
by Homesteader | Jan 2, 2018 | Frugal Living, Growing Vegetables, Home Life, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle
Harvesting and storing our crops is one of the main areas we focus on our homestead. Obviously, it helps with our self-reliance and sustainability. Preserving our produce is vital for the ongoing life of our homestead. I’ve put together some simple tips and...
by Homesteader | Jun 15, 2015 | Frugal Living, Homesteading Lifestyle, Solar Power
When families make the decision to live a lifestyle of self-reliance on a homestead, the one major lifestyle change they’ll encounter is potentially the loss of electricity. But, if your desire is to be completely self-sufficient, going off the grid is the most...
