Washing and storing lettuce property is essential to keeping it fresh and long-lasting. This is especially true when you pick lettuce from your own garden! Here we share a few simple steps to ensuring that your fresh-picked lettuce (or spinach) will last for at least […]
Bartering is an awesome way to get food or items you need for your homestead. Beyond saving money, it’s also an effective means by which a community can share the wealth directly with each other instead of through large corporations or stores. Even if self-reliance […]
Freezing strawberries is quite easy, but there are a few tips that ensure success and your future enjoyment! Strawberry season has arrived in Vermont, and like every other year we plan to pick at least 5 or 6 gallons of these delicious berries while the […]
Dear Homestead How-To Community & Book Club Members, The world is in turmoil and we are writing to share with you how we see a connection between these struggles and the world of homesteading. We are also writing to invite you to be a part […]
We learned early on that supporting tomatoes is very necessary for all but a few varieties. Without some form of support, your plant will sprawl out over the ground and likely catch diseases that will keep you from harvesting much fruit. We also learned early […]
When planting a tomato seedling, there are a few things you can do to help ensure a that your tomato acclimates well to its new home. After all, you didn’t grow that baby from seed just to see it die when it hits your garden! […]
Homemade yogurt is delicious, nutritious, and a great step toward self-reliance. It also saves a lot on packaging waste! Did you know that you can use your Instant Pot to make an awesome batch of yogurt? We love this method because it is reliable, easy, […]
Sheet mulching is a permaculture practice for creating a garden bed that feeds your plants with nutrients and doesn’t require digging. Instead, to sheet mulch you layer materials over the top of your soil to build a bed, beginning and ending with weed-discouraging ground cover. […]
Seedlings grown in indoors need a little bit of TLC before they are ready to be transplanted to their new garden home. If you simply take a seedling from under a grow light and plant it in your garden, you may be very disappointed at […]
Making your own flour at home is a great option to save money, be more self-reliant, and add variety to your baked goods. Freshly ground flour adds unique textures and flavors to bread. You can also vary the texture of your ground flour to add […]