If you have ever longed to grow your own fruit, growing grapes is an excellent place to start. Grapes have been cultivated for thousands of years by home gardeners around the world, and you can do it too. They’re easy to grow, and they don’t require you to be an expert gardener or own a […]

Are you interested in buying a homestead in a historic district? Something unique, a style you can’t find anywhere else? Older properties are tempting, and a good investment can lead to significant future benefits. Whether you’ve bought the home or you’re still looking, discover what to do to protect your financial future.

After buying a piece of neglected land in Downeast Maine, two homesteaders call upon their knowledge to forge a cherished retreat. Putting Our Homesteading Skills to the Test Homesteaders are often familiar with Helen and Scott Nearing. Although their legacy began in decades past, their ideals are still very relevant, albeit most of us do […]

Permaculture design can be used to create beautiful, productive, and regenerative ecosystems. However, it requires a good deal of planning, knowledge, and training to do it right. Here are five permaculture design mistakes to avoid. What is Permaculture Design? Permaculture design is a type of design which creates functional and efficient garden spaces. It takes […]

Building a new homestead may seem like an attractive prospect. You get to design, plan and create the place where you’ll live, and that freedom is immensely satisfying. At the end of the process, you can step back and admire a homestead that’s everything you wanted it to be. Of course, the homebuilding process is […]

If sourced properly, seafood is one of the most sustainable proteins on the planet. By choosing to eat from sustainable sources, you can reduce the demand on wild fisheries and allow fish populations to grow.

There are countless reasons why people sell goats; maintaining herd size, personality quarks, age, low milk production, failure to conform to breed standards, and as always those who simply breed to sell.

You’ve spent a substantial sum of money on your equipment, and you can’t have it breaking down. Repairs are costly, and on top of that, they take your time and attention away from more pressing responsibilities around your property. That’s why you need some proactive preventive maintenance tips. When you implement measures for preventive maintenance, […]

If you live on a homestead, it’s probably safe to say you’re the do-it-yourself type of bride. This means homemade centerpieces, decorations, signage and invitations — maybe even a hand-sewn dress. But what about the flowers? Wedding bouquets are almost always purchased directly from a florist, even for DIY brides. But who says you can’t […]

For many of us, the dream of owning a farm takes a while. There’s property to purchase, things to save for, job positions to consider, current living conditions to sell, contracts to fulfill…it can seem like it’s taking forever to get to finally get to your homestead.   This “waiting for your life to begin” […]