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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Every Homesteader Needs a Journal – Here’s Why Homesteading-General information Original post: January 7, 2026 With the new year upon us, resolutions are in the air. If you’re looking for one that will pay dividends for decades, here’s mine: start (or keep) a homestead journal. I’ve been journaling for years – not the “Dear Diary”
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Why Firewood Heat is the Best Choice on a Homestead Homestead Heating Original post: January 6, 2026 I’ve heated with firewood almost my entire life. Growing up, our home was always warmed by a wood stove, and after a brief detour in a college apartment that didn’t allow them, I’ve never looked back. For me,
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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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Smart Devices – Do They Really Belong on a Homestead? Homesteading and Tech Original post: January 4, 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 service anywhere on the property—all these
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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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