by Homesteader | May 15, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Understanding Natural Pest Management What is Natural Pest Management? Alright, let’s dive into what natural pest management really means. In my experience as a homesteader, it’s all about finding ways to control pests without resorting to harsh chemicals. We’re...
by Homesteader | May 15, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Step 1: Determine Your Vision and Goals Understanding Community Needs For me, the first step in kick-starting my homestead elder care cooperative was figuring out what the community actually needed. It’s super important to take a good look around and see who could use...
by Homesteader | May 15, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Feeding and Nutrition Understanding Goat Diet When I first started raising goats, I had no idea how important nutrition was for them. Just like people, goats need a balanced diet to thrive. They’re ruminants, which means they primarily need forages like hay and fresh...
by Homesteader | May 15, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Planning Your Straw Bale Homestead Determining Your Goals So, let’s kick things off with some good old-fashioned planning. Before you even think about straw bales, take a moment to sit down and think about what you want from your homestead. Are you aiming for a...
by Homesteader | May 15, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
As someone who’s spent years building my own homestead, I can tell you firsthand that planning and record-keeping are crucial for success. You might think it’s a mundane task, but trust me, it saves you from a world of headaches later on. Let’s break it...
