Cows Calving Supplies, Tools, and Equipment Checklist Donna Larson, December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 Preparing for the first calving on your homestead can be nerve-wracking. We have the full calving supplies checklist to help ease your mind as you get ready … Continue Reading
Gardening Why Do Peppers Fall Off The Plant? Preventing Fruit Drop Donna Larson, December 2, 2024December 2, 2024 During the Fall, Southern pepper plants seem to gain a second season. However, more gardeners see a higher number of baby peppers fall off the plant. Continue Reading
Homesteading Your 2025 Homesteading Conference of the South Jenny Graham, November 20, 2024November 19, 2024 Look no further for your homesteading conference of the South. The 2025 American Farmstead Convention is a two-day event in Green Cove Springs, Florida on May 31- June 1, 2025. Join in on learning how to build a sustainable homestead and community by learning to grow, raise, process, and preserve your own food. Continue Reading
Homestead Kitchen How to Make Hot Pickled Peppers: A Quick & Easy Recipe Jenny Graham, November 18, 2024November 18, 2024 We love peppers around here. With the abundance of peppers this time of year, pickled peppers are a must. It’s a quick and easy way to get your peppers preserved. Continue Reading
Homestead Kitchen Pressure Can Green Beans, An Easy Canning Guide Donna Larson, November 18, 2024November 18, 2024 One of the easiest things that you can do as you learn this homesteading lifestyle is to preserve food. … I highly recommend learning to can green beans. Continue Reading
Homestead Kitchen How to Prepare Uncommon Meat Cuts of Beef and Pork Donna Larson, November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 Whether you’re asking butcher shops for cuts of meat or purchasing from your local grocery store, here’s how to prepare all of those uncommon meat cuts of… Continue Reading
Cows Can You Milk a Beef Cow? The Truth on Homestead Cows Donna Larson, November 7, 2024November 7, 2024 Homesteaders can run their cattle on their smaller plots of land a little differently than commercial producers. Have you ever wondered Can you milk a beef cow? Continue Reading
Homestead Kitchen Roselle Recipes & Other Easy Ways to Use Roselle Jenny Graham, November 6, 2024November 6, 2024 Since many of us Floridians are harvesting an abundance of roselle right now, I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite roselle recipes. Let’s take a look at some fun ways to use the red calxy from your roselle plants. Continue Reading