Canning at Home: Where Do I Start?
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Canning at home is a fantastic way to preserve food for long periods of time, but it does require some specialized equipment and supplies.
Sustainable Living
Companion Planting: How to Plant a Thriving Garden
AllisonErvin
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Companion planting means planting the right plants in order to help them thrive. Learn what plants pair well together and the flowers that keep bugs away!
Using Hardiness Zones to Aid in Gardening
Patrice Lewis
March 31, 2023
Understanding hardiness zones and what plants work best in your area can lead to a successful garden (and a bountiful harvest!). Learn more here.
Top 5 Items for a Power Outage
Glenda Lehman Ervin
March 8, 2023
Be ready for the next power outage! Here is what every house needs for short-term and long-term emergencies.
Woodpile Prep 101: What You Need to Know
Scott Ervin
March 6, 2023
Spring is the best time for woodpile prep. Learn the basics to seasoning, chopping, hauling, and stacking firewood.
10 Vital Tips for Maple Syrup Rookies
Sarah Nussbaum
January 11, 2023
Want to make maple syrup? Get helpful advice and insight from a former maple syrup rookie.
Meet Anne Of All Trades
Patrice Lewis
August 22, 2022
What do you do when you’re a low-tech person in a high-tech world? You harvest the best of both. Meet Anne Of All Trades in our exclusive interview.
Springtime on the Homestead
John Moody
April 21, 2022
Springtime is here and there is a lot to do on the homestead. Author and homesteader John Moody shares what he and his family are doing in preparation.
Rediscovering Traditions: How Sustainable Living is a Trend, Again
AllisonErvin
March 18, 2022
Sustainable living, self-sufficiency, and environmental friendliness has recently hit the younger generations in a big way.
The True Worth of an Heirloom
Samantha Spigos
February 25, 2022
This past summer, we moved into my grandma’s house after she passed away. When we went inside, I knew there would be a family heirloom to discover.
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