Our Journey to a Self-Sufficient Lifestyle
The concept of pollinator gardens is often overlooked and many don’t realize how beneficial pollinators are to our ecosystem. From an agricultural perspective, the loss of pollinators would be devastating – 35% of the world’s food crop relies on animal pollinators. Unfortunately, we are in the midst of a bee crisis mainly due to Colony …
After reaping the benefits from your vegetable garden all summer long, it is time to do some Fall clean up and prepare your garden for Winter which will in turn, give you a successful bounty next year. Your garden will need to be thoroughly cleansed of insects and disease, and nutrients will need to be …
Many homesteaders keep chickens for one obvious benefit – fresh eggs! But have you thought about other ways you can benefit from your backyard chickens? There is one commonly overlooked benefit to keeping chickens – Manure! One chicken will produce approximately 130 lbs of manure in one year. Chicken manure is rich in nitrogen which …
In my opinion, composting is absolutely necessary to maintain a self sufficient homestead. Not only does composting provide free fertilizer, it also reduces food waste. By reducing your food waste you are significantly reducing methane emissions from landfills. It is also a smart move financially – No more buying chemical fertilizer every year. There are …
Powdery mildew is an extremely common plant disease and can affect any vegetable garden, whether you have a small backyard operation or acres of crops. But don’t fret! It is also one of the most recognizable plant diseases so you can catch it at an early stage. What is Powdery Mildew? Powdery Mildew can be …
Recent events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic have led to food shortages all over the country. Many people are realizing that growing their own food is a more reliable solution to feeding their family. The last time America saw a movement like this was during World War I and World War II when the government was …