Fire Cider is a useful, widely-used herbal folk remedy that is wonderful to have on hand as a preventative measure against getting sick. For many generations, people have passed down […]
How to Make Fire Cider
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The Basics of Pruning Fruit Trees in Winter
Growing fruit trees has been a lifelong passion. I’ve been growing and pruning fruit trees for most of my life. I planted my first apple tree with my father when […]
Dry-Cured Ham Recipe
Use this dry-cured ham recipe to preserve your homegrown pork. If your family is like my own, you have an appreciation for foods both simply provided and fine in flavor. […]
How to Choose a Pumpkin for Cooking & Decorating
Fall has arrived and with that comes pumpkin season! Pumpkins are used during this time of year for carving, decorating, and adding to tasty treats. Whether you plan to grow […]
2023 Homesteaders of America — Thank You & Recap
There is something incredible that happens when 6,000 people come together with the same mindset and goal—to live sustainably. In 2016 when Homesteaders of America (HoA) was conceptualized, we could’ve […]
Homestead Disaster Essentials: Is Your Homestead Ready?
Disasters come in many different forms- hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, snow storms, fires, earthquakes, etc. It is important to have homestead disaster essentials ready to go in the event that you […]
18 Apple Recipes: Make the Most of the Apple Harvest
The apple harvest is abundant this time of year! My family was given a bushel of apples from a neighbor who has a small orchard so we made my favorite […]
3 Easy-to-Grow Herbs for the Homestead Garden
Growing herbs is a simple way to improve homestead sustainability for both beginner and seasoned growers. This is because most herbs are simple to grow, harvest, and preserve. They are […]
Homestead Fly Control: 6 Ways to Get Rid of Flies
Flies are a pesky nuisance during the summertime, but on the homestead, they are much more than a simple frustration. Adult flies and fly larvae can be detrimental to the […]
Cultivating Green Thumbs: The Importance of Involving Kids in the Garden
Our society is dominated by screens, sounds, and digital distractions. Each year, it becomes increasingly more important to connect children directly with their food source and instill in them a […]