Learn how to grow mangel-wurzel beets as a feed crop to slash your livestock feed bill and gain greater self-sufficiency on your homestead! On our farm, the Sow’s Ear, we […]
8 Benefits of Mulch in the Garden
Many gardeners believe that mulch is reserved for flower beds surrounding the home to increase curb appeal or for someone using the Back to Eden gardening method. In reality, mulch can […]
How to Grow Tomatoes from Seed
Learn how to grow tomatoes from seed and get our top tips for large, strong, healthy plants that will bear abundantly all summer long! Tomatoes are one of a homesteader’s […]
How to Make Cheddar Cheese
Watch how to make delicious homemade cheddar cheese! This step-by-step cloth-bound cheddar cheese recipe has the traditional flavor you know and love. Unlike many other cheddar cheese recipes, the paste […]
2021 Homesteaders of America Conference Lectures :: FREE ACCESS to Opening Sessions
We were absolutely BLOWN AWAY by the turn-out for the 2021 Homesteaders of America conference in Virginia this year! So much so that when nearly everyone who bought tickets all […]
145+ Homestead Income Ideas for the Small Farm
Looking for some income ideas for your small farm? Ready to grow your homestead into a self-sufficient business? Need a creative spark to help you figure out how to earn […]
What to Plant in December: Vegetable Garden Growing Guide
Learn what to plant in December with Homesteaders of America Vegetable Garden Growing Guides! No matter where you are gardening in America, be sure to read some of the tips […]
Backyard Compost: From Start to Finish
You may already know that backyard compost is the most valuable addition to any garden. You may also know that compost changes soil structure in the very best ways, converting […]
Chicken Breed Egg Colors
Do you know the difference in chicken breed egg colors? Which chickens lay blue eggs? Which ones lay green eggs? In your quest for fresh chicken eggs, you may be wondering […]
What to Plant in November: Vegetable Garden Growing Guide
Learn what to plant in November with Homesteaders of America Vegetable Garden Growing Guides! Many folks throughout the country have closed down their garden for the growing season and are […]