Katie Elzer-Peters teaches how to eat without waste

February 28, 2019

Photo courtesy of Quarto Author Katie Elzer-Peters has always had a love of plants and has been gardening. Her book,…

These tips for feeding wild birds may surprise you

February 27, 2019

Bird feeders, suet, seed. Here's what you need to know about feeding wild birds. A tufted titmouse snags a seed…

These reusable sandwich bags can help you reduce waste

February 27, 2019

Want to reduce your household waste? Trade plastic sandwich bags for these reusable sandwich bags and you can! Tossing a…

Kathryn Robles writes about keeping urban homesteads manageable

February 26, 2019

Self-portrait by Kathryn Robles Self-proclaimed bookworm Kathryn Robles never expected she would find herself farming -- much less in the…

9 tools every homesteader needs in their toolbox

February 26, 2019

Photo by hotblack on Morguefile Tools make life easier in many different areas of homesteading life, from the kitchen to…

How to choose sustainable fabrics

February 25, 2019

Lessen your personal impact on the environment by making smart clothing choices. Here's how to choose sustainable fabrics. Photo by…

What llamas and alpacas can do for your homestead

February 25, 2019

Photo by Gabor Degre Hailing originally from the South American Andes, llamas and alpacas may seem like exotic additions to…

8 easy ways to repurpose glass bottles

February 22, 2019

Vintage glass bottles are lovely, and there are some really nice new ones too. The prettiest ones are always tempting…

Homesteader Amy Stross stopped teaching to become a student again

February 21, 2019

Photo by RVP Photography Amy Stross wasn’t happy with in her profession as a high school teacher. So, she did…

5 ways to reuse toilet paper rolls around your homestead

February 20, 2019

We are all about reusing waste in smart ways like eggshells and canning jars. Did you know you can also…