Posts Tagged Garden

The Clever Homesteader’s Guide To What To Plant In December

The Clever Homesteader's Guide To What To Plant In December

I love tackling the question of what to plant in December because many newbie gardeners don’t realize the potential for growing fresh veggies even through the colder months. If I can help more fellow homesteaders extend their growing seasons and reap larger, longer harvests, it’s honestly a mission accomplished for me.

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The Complete Winter Vegetables Chart: What To Plant In Winter

The Complete Winter Vegetables Chart: What To Plant In Winter

As mild as North Carolina winters tend to be, I have to take extra care when I’m considering what to plant in winter and how to best take care of winter vegetable seedlings once they’re in the dirt. If you’ve been gardening or homesteading for any length of time, chances are you’re wondering about the possibilities of growing fresh produce even when the weather gets colder. You’re not alone, as we homesteaders like to grow our own food regardless of the weather.

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200 Practical Homesteading Skills For The Modern Homesteader

200 Practical Homesteading Skills For The Modern Homesteader

When I started my own homesteading adventure on my land, I had no idea that there were anywhere near 200 homesteading skills for me to learn. But I started making a list, and with every passing year, I’ve found more practical homesteading skills to add to it. Each one of these skills makes life more interesting, and my homestead runs a little more smoothly.

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21 Homesteading Tips I Wish I Knew When I Started

21 Homesteading Tips I Wish I Knew When I Started

I have no regrets about my decision to build a homestead many years ago, but I do wish that someone had shared these simple homesteading tips with me when I was just getting started. Whether your homestead is in an urban backyard or on a large plot of land in the country, modern homesteading is surprisingly nuanced. Let’s make it simple again by exploring these 21 tips I wish I’d heard before I started homesteading.

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How To Build The Perfect Chicken Coop Garden Combo


How To Build The Perfect Chicken Coop Garden Combo


When setting up, practicality, convenience, and space-saving strategies are important for success, and that’s what I love about building a chicken coop garden combo. When you use your garden to feed your chickens and use your chickens to fertilize and prepare your garden, you are about as close to hands-free homesteading as you can get.

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