Meet Anja Eckert of Our Gabled Home, who moved to Northern California from Germany in 1996 and discovered that the homesteading way of life she learned from her grandparents not only kept her connected to her ancestral roots, but paved the way for raising a thriving and happy family. Anja and I met through a…
Do you wish you could start homesteading and live a more simple and natural life, but you have no idea where to start? Then you’ll love our conversation with Brittany Gibson of The Homestead Challenge. In our 50+ minute discussion, Brittany and I explore her journey from mega mainstream consumer to crunchy mama. In our…
Do you love the Danish concept of Hygge (comfy & cozy), herbs, and books? Then you’re going to love meeting Anna Reisz of The Herbology Faerie. In our 50+ minute discussion, Anna and I explore her journey into herbalism and how she connected her passions of books, libraries, accessible learning, and a deep affection for…
Whether you’re just starting to learn how to grow plants or simply want to add to your existing gardens, raised beds are an excellent option. Not only are they relatively easy to maintain, but they also add beauty and structure to your landscape. So, let’s talk about some of the best plants to grow in…
From convenience to eco-friendliness to health benefits, there are so many wonderful reasons to use flowers to make your own yellow natural dye. We’ll look at some of the best flowers to use as well as tips for using yellow natural dye in this post. Why Make Dye from Flowers? Instead of purchasing synthetic dyes…
Even if you don’t live on a large plot of land, you can still enjoy the benefits of a vegetable garden. In fact, there are plenty of ways to make a small space work for a wonderful and productive garden. Here are some tips for planning a small vegetable garden. Can you plant a vegetable…
Can any old plot of land work for homesteading? Maybe. However, there are a few factors that will make your homesteading journey a whole lot easier. Here are some key aspects of how to buy land to homestead. What is homesteading? The word “homesteading” is often used as a broad term. Its basic meaning, however,…
A few reliable, comprehensive chicken guides are indispensable for the backyard chicken farmer. Here are some of our favorite, most trusted must-read backyard chicken books. We sure love these funny and delightful animals! How to Choose the Best Books for Backyard Chicken Keeping Keeping chickens is becoming a more and more popular hobby. And why…
This week we put in many hours clearing and cleaning up the farm. After a big storm in January, we still have downed trees and debris to clean up. One long day of burn piles, we felt proud of the progress we had made. In addition to cleaning up the farm, here are a few…