How Laurie Neverman brings science to homesteading

Photo by Laurie Neverman Laurie Neverman is a scientist at heart. Even when she left a career in renewable energy…

February 7, 2019 2:44 pm

9 creative uses for canning jars

Canning jars aren't just for jams and pickles. This roundup shares 9 creative uses for canning jars. Glass canning jars…

February 6, 2019 5:21 pm

4 small ways to make your home more sustainable

Want to make your home more sustainable, but not sure where to start? Sustainable living can seem intimidating. Off-the-grid living,…

February 6, 2019 2:32 pm

4 easy clothing repair video tutorials to help you extend the life of your clothes

Extend the life of your clothing by repairing rips, tears and breaks. These four video tutorials will help you learn…

February 5, 2019 2:36 pm

Mark Zeiger talks self-sufficient, off-the-grid homesteading in Alaska

Homesteading off the grid takes a lot of bravery. It takes even more bravery when you do it in the…

February 5, 2019 11:23 am

Planting health: Therapeutic benefits of gardening

Growing your own food has obvious benefits: good flavorful produce, a connection to the land, etc. But did you know…

February 4, 2019 4:48 pm

4 organizations that support new farmers

Questions. Concerns. Uncertainty. When you are new to something, these things are natural. For new farmers, there's help though in…

February 1, 2019 4:53 pm

What you need to know about high-altitude homesteading

Pride of the Pantry Plots community garden in Cascade, Idaho, at an elevation of 4,760 feet above sea level. The…

January 31, 2019 12:35 pm

What you should know about healthy garden soil

Do you have healthy garden soil? Ensuring that you do is a continuing task. Here's what you need to know.…

January 31, 2019 10:00 am

How to dispose of ashes

Fireplace ashes need to be cleaned out regularly. Here's what you need to know and how to dispose of ashes.…

January 30, 2019 4:35 pm

8 things you can compost that might surprise you

Garden clippings on top of a backyard compost pile. Woody material can take a few cycles to break down. | Photo by…

January 30, 2019 9:39 am

Homesteading empowered Lauren Dibble to take her life back

Photo by Lauren Dibble Lauren Dibble was at the lowest point of her life: living at home, going through a…

January 29, 2019 12:23 pm