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This post is in response to the week 1 homesteadingchallenge from @kiaraantonoviche who asked us to write an article answering the question "Homesteading is important to me because..." This was

Hiking is one of my favorite activities but one I just haven't had much time for lately. So when the chance arose and I was blessed with a little free time and some nice weather I grabbed my pack and headed

A couple months ago I purchased a package of 1500 live Ladybugs and two Praying Mantis egg cases with approximately 200 of the little critters yet to hatch. I did this to help out with the minor destructive

As I looked out the window this morning it was as if the sunflower were looking in at me. Moments like this make me forget the horrible things going on in the world all around us, if only for a few moments.

I spent 2 hours working on a post that immediately appeared to have posted then a few seconds later disappeared. Glitch? Something wrong with the post that made it get rejected? Thoughts? I didn't write

Homesteading Is hard work! I'm writing this right now at night because I'm tired and am quite often tired at the end of the day. So why do it? Is it worth it? These are the questions I often ponder and

In this video I cover the basics of raising meat rabbits. This was recorded from one of our regular online video live events where we discuss a variety of homesteading topics to help and encourage both

The night before they are almost ready and the next morning they are past prime. They grow up so fast. I guess this one gets to turn into zucchini bread :) I'm really not disappointed by that. The butternut

Save Money In The Kitchen Cook from scratch This is by far one of the most frugal and healthy things you can do. When individual ingredients are purchased in bulk or home grown they are much cheaper plus

I'm a podcast junkie! I listen to podcasts of all kinds but the podcasts I most listen to and enjoy are homesteading related podcasts. It's the reason I started such a podcast. I find podcasts inspiring,

Hi Y'all, My name is Harold and I'm an Urban Homesteader! I like to think i'm a little more than that but that is what I seem to talk most about. I'm a blogger at and I have a podcast called the Modern

When I'm working out in the garden I like to keep myself energized with regular doses of berries. :) Raspberries, blackberries and blueberries are just a few of the little snacks in my garden. All kidding

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast I discuss the many uses of having comfrey on the homestead and why EVERY homesteader should probably be growing it, what variety to grow and where to

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast I discuss how you can make the most out of what you have by giving you 21 ideas to help you grow a lot of food on a small homestead. These ideas can be

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast I discuss several reasons why you shouldn’t wait until you move to your dream homestead, but instead you should start your homesteading journey right

If you want a better perspective on life try looking at it from ground level in your garden. When You work in your garden and look closely at the miraculous ecosystem active right in your backyard it will

When the grandkids come to visit and they tell papaw they wish they had a playhouse to play in they get the 15 minute version of a playhouse. I remember when i was a kid (barely) things like this were

Growing a garden in raised beds has many benefits (read more about that here) but can sometimes be a little costly depending on what you build them out of. I'm all about being frugal and using what I have

According to the United States Census Bureau 62.7% of the population live within city limits, that's over 203 million people. When we consider that most of those people live in homes with at least a small