“Homesteading means being mindful of and grateful for the resources I have, and striving for more independence using those resources. My resources don’t just include my 1/6 acre; they also include local farms, family members with their own gardens and fruit trees who are willing to share or trade, and various places around me where […]
Must-Read Books for the Small-Scale Homesteader
We know that backyard chickens have been talked all over the news lately (both favorably and negatively). Homesteading is on the rise and for so many great reasons. With this rise comes a great supply of reading materials dedicated to we non-traditional farmers that live in small spaces. There are many great books out there, […]
If I Can Do It, So Can You {Homesteading on 1/4 Acre}
“Homesteading to me means providing for my family instead of relying on mass distribution – be it the foods we eat or the products we use.” – Jessica I had been interested in DIY and frugality for a very long time. I had gotten into gardening when I purchased my first home. What drove me […]
