A look back on our 2019 resolutions — and ahead to 2020
Hello Homestead’s staff writers started 2019 with optimistic homesteading resolutions enthusiastically hoping to…
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How to make a small scarecrow
A how-to by Morgan Mitchell
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Photo by Morgan Mitchell
As fall spreads deeper throughout the Valley in…
How to grow and care for cherry trees
Interested in planting fruit trees? Growing your own fruit can be so rewarding — both because of the beauty and…
10 easy home decor sewing projects
A beginner’s guide to growing lavender seeds
Interested in growing lavender seeds? These tips will help you get started.
Guest post by Krystal…
A guide to baby animals
Chicks, foals, kittens, kids, piglets ... aren't baby animals just adorable? They're also a tremendous…
How your goats’ needs change with the seasons
You have the chickens, so what's next? Goats! Goats need less land and feed than other livestock and can serve…
How waterfowl can help your homestead
Full of personality and requiring less infrastructure than chickens, keeping waterfowl can help your homestead by…
How waste reduction can help you have a more sustainable homestead
Good waste reduction practices will help you manage how much trash you generate — and be more mindful of your…
Why geese are good guard animals
Did you know that geese are good guard animals? Learn why in this an excerpt from The Modern Homesteader's Guide…
How to grow an avocado tree from an avocado pit
Curious about growing avocado trees? Before you toss the avocado pit, consider growing your own with this easy…
Eco-friendly laundry tips
Small changes can make a big difference for being more resource-efficient. These eco-friendly laundry tips will…