I have discovered several ways to use wood ash.
Homesteading
9 Weird and Wonderful Easy To Grow Berries
There’s a whole world of easy to grow berries out there waiting for you to try.
Another Year Of Gardening Failure (And What I Learned)
These are just nine of my failures this year. I also mysteriously lost a couple of pomegranate trees to an unknown pathogen, lost chickens to raccoons, misplaced my good pruning shears…
Are Bat Houses the Solution to Controlling the Spread of Zika?
Bats are more effective than even the most potent pesticide and could be used to naturally fight against the Zika virus.
Beemageddon: Syngenta Wants an Increase in Pesticide Levels
Syngenta is asking federal regulators to increase the allowable levels of some pesticides, even though experts have linked the chemicals to massive bee die offs.
Borax: Its Many Uses
A naturally-occurring mineral also known as sodium borate, Borax is an eco-friendly cleaning solution featuring a host of other benefits. If your emergency or camping kit needs another component, check out some of the white stuff’s many uses.
Homesteader Holidays: Budget-Friendly DIY Gift Planning
September is the time of year when many DIY homesteaders begin to plan what they’ll make or create for the holidays in order to insure enough time to finish their projects. Check out these great DIY ideas!
Can A Home Garden Produce Enough Food To Live On?
Have you ever wondered why you should start your own garden when food is readily available at grocery stores? What about those who would love to be self-sufficient to the point of living off the food they can grow on their own land? The simple answer is yes, this is possible, but it will take hard work and dedication.
Characteristics of a Survival Homestead
What characteristics go into finding a survival retreat? Author, James Rawles’ provides key characteristics to look for when searching out the perfect acerage for a survival retreat.
8 Reasons to Become a Yardfarmer
Apart from raising awareness about some of the important issues and challenges we face, Yardfarmers is about converting unsustainable suburban developments, urban food deserts, or other neglected land into sustainable, more resilient opportunities for people while building community.