Homesteading How to Render Tallow At Home, No Special Equipment Donna Larson, July 27, 2025July 27, 2025 A great way to stretch the value of an animal and reduce kitchen waste is to render tallow. Whether you have a box of beef suet or random fat trimmings … Continue Reading
Composting What’s the Best Composting Method for a Homestead? Jenny Graham, July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 Whether you’re dealing with kitchen scraps, yard waste, or lawn clippings, finding the best composting method can make a huge difference in your soil structure, plant growth, and overall garden health. Let’s dig in (pun totally intended) into the different methods of composting to help you decide which is the best composting method for your homestead. Continue Reading
Gardening Growing Roselle, a Favorite for the Southern Garden Donna Larson, July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 If you’re looking to add a bold, beautiful, and productive crop to your homestead garden, growing roselle plants should be high on your list. Continue Reading
Homesteading The Homesteader’s Guide to Dual Purpose Farm Animals Jenny Graham, July 14, 2025July 15, 2025 If you’re dreaming of a productive, sustainable homestead, dual purpose farm animals might just be the answer. These animals work double duty, giving you more bang for your buck. Whether it’s meat and milk or eggs and meat, these animals are versatile, hardy, and perfect for folks working with limited space. … Continue Reading
Homesteading How to Pressure Can Potatoes, A Home Canning Guide Donna Larson, July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 In this complete guide, we’ll walk you through how to pressure can potatoes step by step so you can enjoy this versatile potato product year-round. Continue Reading
Homesteading Breeding & Raising Heritage Turkeys on the Homestead Donna Larson, July 4, 2025July 4, 2025 Raising heritage turkeys on the homestead can be one of the most rewarding experiences for small farm families who value sustainability, self-sufficiency, and flavor. Continue Reading
Gardening The 10 Best Fruit Trees for Clay Soil: Planting Guide Jenny Graham, July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 If you’re dealing with heavy clay soil, you may think growing fruit trees is a lost cause. While clay soil can be challenging because of its poor drainage, with the right plan and fruit trees, you can cultivate a thriving orchard that will provide food for years to come. So,… Continue Reading
Gardening Garden Guide: 20 Best Vegetables for Beginners to Grow Donna Larson, June 29, 2025June 29, 2025 Check out this list of the best vegetables for beginners to grow. This gives the new gardener a place to start with tips about growing seasons, seeds, and more. Continue Reading