One of the most frequent questions I receive from homesteaders this time of year is, “How can I keep my chickens laying during the winter?” Winter egg production, especially here in the north east, is challenging to say the least. You might have a draft free coop, keep plenty of feed in front of them, […]
Winter Homestead Preparations ~ A Few Tricks of The Trade
Having lived all my life in the frigid north, I have learned a thing or two about the realities of winter and the brutal war she can wage against man and beast. After 40 some odd years, I have found few things that make life more bearable and may just give you the upper hand […]
3 Productive Homestead Recyclers
One thing that separates a productive homestead from an expensive hobby farm is the homesteader’s ability to close waste loops and recycle nutrients back into the production system. Here are three easy ways to get started accomplishing this task…
3 Reasons You Should Plant Cucumbers Vertically
If you’ve never grown cucumbers on trellis, you should try it. Here are the 3 biggest reasons that I won’t grow them any other way!
The Key To Successful Husbandry
There is one thing, above all, that separates successful homesteaders from those who aren’t. It is not well drained soil, a southern slope, good water, wealthy markets, or the best genetics. Even with all those things, if you do not have this, you will be a mediocre husbandman at best. What is this great secret […]
Reasons Homesteaders Fail
In my lifetime, I’ve watched many people move to the country to pursue their homesteading dreams. I’ve seen some people succeed and seen many fail. I’ve made a few observations, that I’d like to share, as to why homesteaders fail…
