Category: Homesteading

Here you’ll find the complete collection of homesteading blog posts from the American FarmSteadHers.

5 Quick Steps to Make Easy Homemade Fire Cider Recipe

Donna Larson, September 20, 2023November 7, 2023

What is Fire Cider? Fire cider is a traditional folk remedy that is often used as a tonic to support the immune system and promote overall health. It is made by steeping a combination of various herbs, spices, and other ingredients in raw apple cider vinegar. Making your own fire…

Chickens

The 21 Best Chicken Breeds For Your Backyard Flock

Jenny Graham, September 14, 2023November 7, 2023

With the many different choices of chicken breeds, choosing the right breed for your backyard flock can be overwhelming. It’s important to choose the right breed for your needs, climate, space, egg or meat production goals, and personal preferences. From dual-purpose, large breeds, good layers, and pure breeds, considering all…

Gardening

Top 5 Organic Pest Control Methods For Your Vegetable Garden

Donna Larson, September 12, 2023November 7, 2023

A great place to start one’s homestead is to start an organic vegetable garden, and one of the most defeating feelings for organic gardeners is finding pest damage. It’s too easy to run to the toxic chemicals and wipe out whatever little creatures are eating our plants. Whether you choose…

Gardening

The Best Tips For Starting Seeds Indoors With Grow Lights

Jenny Graham, September 12, 2023November 8, 2023

Starting seeds indoors with grow lights for beginners can be tricky. It took me a few years of practicing my seed starting techniques before I was able to get consistent germination and healthy seedlings. It’s a good idea for the home gardener to get a head start on the season by…

Jenny Graham - Farmsteadher - Leading Lady of Much @ The GrahamStead Family Farm

Jenny and her family have been homesteading for over 20 years. They are currently farming on their 10-acre Florida farm, which they built from the ground up 10 years ago, growing 100% of their meat and some of their vegetables. From their small herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle, pastured poultry, sheep, and seasonal pigs, they are able to raise enough meat for the family while selling extra to the community. They are dedicated to sustainable practices like making compost, seed saving, and processing much of their garden and animal harvests at home. You can find Jenny wandering through her garden, making herbal tinctures, making bone broth, and one of Jenny’s favorite hobbies, tanning all types of hides!

Donna Larson - Farmsteadher - Milk Maid @ Hazel Belle Farm

Donna and her family have been homesteading for most of their 20+ years together in some shape or fashion. She currently lives on their 20 acre farm where they grow as much food as possible. What started as a just a few laying hens, has grown into large gardens, pastured poultry, pork, and lamb. They are continuously evolving their small farm to not suit their family’s needs, but also providing to their local community. Donna’s favorite part of the family farm is her self-built micro-dairy, where she gets to love on dairy cows while serving her local community. Milking, cheesemaking, and processing dairy have become the soul of their homestead and the center of their farm.

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