(Homesteading.news) Spring is here and as you prepare to put your seeds and seedlings in the ground, perhaps you’ve thought about expanding your fruit and veggie garden this year with something new. If you haven’t decided what that will be, maybe you should consider growing some blackberries. First of all, one of the healthiest superfoods […]

(Homesteading.news) (BPT) – If you are planning to build a new home or add on to your existing home, you likely take for granted that it will be constructed with “sticks.” For more than 100 years, homes in North America have been built using hundreds of individual pieces of lumber, wall studs, floor joists and similar […]

(Homesteading.news) When the subject of raising fowl comes up most homesteaders immediately think “chickens,” and that’s understandable, given that they are the most common domesticated farm fowl. But there are a number of reasons why you should consider raising gobblers – turkeys – on your place. These gorgeous, multi-colored and friendly birds, when raised locally […]

(Homesteading.news) When it comes to producing milk most people immediately think of a dairy cow, and while raw milk from this source is certainly nutritious, dairy cows require considerable space and consume quite a bit of feed. Fortunately there is a viable option to the dairy cow: Goats, whose milk is equally nutritious and which […]

(Homesteading.news) (BPT) – Water conservation isn’t just for Californians and others who live in dry climates. Although the Golden State’s water woes grabbed headlines last summer, it’s not the only state potentially facing water shortages. Nor is it the only one where conservation-minded homeowners are turning to greywater recycling to reduce water bills and preserve the […]

(Homesteading.news) We all know that every day in the life of a homesteader is filled with work and chores that are hard on your hands and skin, but as spring approaches, planting season looms as does the addition of extra work like fixing fence, painting, rehabbing outdoor spaces and yard work. That means even more […]

(Homesteading.news) As El Nino quickly fades, forecasters around the country agree that will mean warmer temperatures earlier this year and with them, warmer soil. That’s great news for homesteaders who depend on bountiful harvests to feed our families through the long winter months. Though soil will still need a bit of time to dry out, Agriculture.com […]

(Homesteading.news) (BPT) – As you begin preparing your food garden for a rich summer harvest, there is another green space that will also require your attention. You’ve waited all winter for the chance to transform your lawn from that drab, frozen tundra into the lush, green oasis you know it can be. But this transformation […]

(Homesteading.news) (BPT) – With 2015 breaking records as one of the warmest years ever in the U.S., you’ll soon be seeing an unhappy side-effect of the mild weather; more deer will be browsing your backyard when the weather gets warm. Most of us have seen more acorns, a bumper crop in fact, that provided deer with […]

(Homesteading.news) (BPT) – As more Americans choose restaurants that take pride in buying from local farms and cooking in season, many families have brought these farm-to-table values home with them. That may feel like the latest trend to emerge from the culinary world, but its roots run deep on family farms; the benefits of growing your […]

(Homesteading.news) (BPT) – Spring is one of the most popular times of year to clean up your home inside and out, make renovations and take steps to ensure it operates efficiently for the rest of the year. But after the long winter months, the list of projects can pile up. This year, focus on six key […]

(Homesteading.news) Basic foods like vegetables and general grocery have become quite expensive. Most people spend a lot of cash on grocery shopping which happens to be one of the highest costs related to almost every family. However, you can now eliminate your family’s grocery bills by growing some of these groceries on your own. The good […]

(Homesteading.news) “Companion planting” can be referred to as the planting of different types of crops in close proximity in order to control pest, pollination, providing better environment for beneficial creatures, making use of the available space and generally increase productivity. This type of planting is also a form of polyculture. It is important for plants […]

(Homesteading.news) To make the most of your garden space, or to convert unused land into something more productive, one way to accomplish that is to build raised garden beds, which can be far easier to plant and tend. A raised garden bed is basically a large planting box. Raised garden beds are often referred to […]

A few months ago, YouTuber onegirlsrant suggested that we show you a day on the homestead from each person’s point of view. It’s been so long, she probably doesn’t even remember asking. But we finally made it happen, and this is the first one. Nick’s view of the homestead. Enjoy!