Smart Devices – Do They Really Belong on a Homestead? Homesteading and Tech Original post: January 4, 2026 / Last Updated: May 17, 2026 I embrace useful technology on the homestead. Instant access to information, safety features like overheat protection on solar chargers, digital photography for sharing on websites and social media, and reliable cell […]
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Looking for Homestead Goats? Inspiration Incoming! Homesteading-Livestock-Goats Original post: March 14, 2026 Just a little inspirational piece about Nigerian Dwarf Goats. We’ve been raising them for over 20 years and find them the perfect breed for our homestead. Maybe you will, too. Click on the picture to watch on YouTube. We have another version on
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Cayenne Pepper Benefits, Health Uses, and More Homesteading-Natural Health and Remedies Original post: January 16, 2026 I sprinkle cayenne pepper on my scrambled eggs every morning – not just for that kick of flavor, but because I truly believe in its many health perks. This fiery spice has been a kitchen staple for centuries, and
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Chamomile: Nature’s Gentle Herbal Remedy Homesteading-Natural Health and Remedies Original post: January 13, 2026 Chamomile is one of my absolute favorite teas. When I’m feeling edgy, overwhelmed, or just need to unwind, a warm cup calms my mind and brings everything back to a gentle place. But chamomile is so much more than a soothing
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The Value of Heirloom Seeds on Your Homestead Homestead Gardening Original post: January 5, 2026 It’s seed-ordering season! Do you plant heirloom seeds? I do, and I love them. Let me share some of the reasons they’ve become a cornerstone of our homestead garden. Why Choose Heirloom Seeds? ● Superior flavor and varietyHeirlooms often deliver
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Why Crop Diversity Matters Homestead Gardening Original post: January 4, 2026 Are you ordering seeds for the upcoming growing season? One of the joys of homesteading is the incredible variety of seeds available to us. Unlike large-scale monoculture operations locked into acres of a single crop, we can choose from dozens – or hundreds –
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Eating and Living Seasonally on the Homestead Homestead Kitchen Original post: January 3, 2026 Today I want to talk about eating and living seasonally on the homestead. It’s January here in our borderline zone 5/6 area, and almost nothing is growing outside – maybe a few kale plants or other cool-weather crops if we’re lucky.
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New Year, New Resolutions, New Homesteaders, New Lifestyles Homesteading Life Original post: January 3, 2026 As we step into 2026, exciting new trends in homesteading are emerging. What was once a niche lifestyle is becoming a mainstream movement, fueled by a growing desire for self-sufficiency. Recent challenges – supply chain disruptions, shrinking disposable income, unreliable
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Dwarf Blue Curled Vates Kale Homestead Garden Original Post: February 1, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2026 We have grown this kale for decades and is the ONLY variety of kale we grow. It is an heirloom variety. Here in Pennsylvania it grows even in very cold weather. Kale is wonderful in salads. We also
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Good Bean Seeds Homestead Garden Original Post: January 12, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2026 There are so many varieties of beans to choose from. Here is a list of some of the ones we’ve tried and would recommend. We have grown this bean several years. It grows well for us. Good producer. – Bren Click