My Homestead Journey Started with a Garden

How I got here Homesteading can mean a variety of things to a variety of people. To some, it might mean full self-sufficiency without any reliance on outside sources. To others, it might mean growing some of your food in your backyard and baking your own bread here...

10 Easy Peasy Cool Season Plants to Extend Your Harvest

As summer starts to transition into fall, there’s no need to bid farewell to your gardening endeavors. In Zone 6, August is the perfect time to sow a selection of cool-season plants that thrive in the brisk autumn air. With proper planning, you can enjoy a...

Homesteading in the Suburbs: A Path To Self-Reliance

In a world marked by convenience and consumerism, the desire for self-sufficiency and a deeper connection with the natural world is prompting many individuals to embark on the journey of suburban homesteading. Far from being confined to vast rural landscapes,...