The seasonal homestead

Learn some homesteading skills to develop over the winter. Don't let winter get you down. Instead, learn how to appreciate the seasons and use them to the best of your ability.

As winter blankets the landscape in a shimmering coat of frost, homesteaders find themselves in a unique position to engage in projects that might have been set aside during the…

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Think you need acres of land to make money from your homestead? Think again! Discover 17 creative and practical income streams you can start from a small homestead. From backyard gardening to unique crafts, these ideas are perfect for sustainable living enthusiasts. Click to unlock your homestead’s hidden earning potential.

What is self-sufficiency? The definition is needing no outside help in satisfying one's basic needs, especially with regard to the production of food. Over the years, I’ve read many books and articles claiming that food self-sufficiency is possible on a quarter acre. From my own experience, I have to say I disagree. So how much space is necessary to be self-sufficient in regards to food? I hope to enlighten you to a more reality based self-sufficient garden space needs based on experience.

I believe that layouts for the home garden are not explained or talked about enough in gardening books. I would guess this would be because of the variation of landscape makes it so no garden plot is the same and therefore it is difficult to duplicate garden designs.

How to homestead with monthly to do lists. Homesteading tasks organized by season so you can see the yearly flow of homestead living

Discover 15 profitable side hustles perfect for homesteaders looking to earn an extra $1,000 monthly! From selling fresh produce and handmade crafts to offering workshops and online courses, these ideas will help you turn your homestead into a lucrative business. Embrace sustainable living while boosting your income with these creative and practical side hustle ideas.

With shorter days and fewer outdoor chores, there is more time to adventure into different things to do on the homestead during winter.

When we think of homesteading, visions of backyard chickens, bountiful veggie gardens and jars of home-canned foods lining pantry shelves are usually the first things that come to mind. We think of pulling weeds and planting seeds; Of long, hot days gardening and farming livestock; Of evenings spent steaming up the kitchen windows while