Seed Saving for Sustainability: Preserving Heirloom Varieties and Biodiversity
Ongoing loss of biodiversity threatens our food systems, but one simple act of seed saving can be a powerful step towards a sustainable future.
Hydroponics Vs Aeroponics
Amidst the soilless growing revolution, a crucial question emerges: which method reigns supreme, hydroponics or aeroponics, and what are the hidden trade-offs?
The Ultimate Guide to Saving Seeds: Techniques for Beginners and Experts
Learn the art of seed saving with our ultimate guide. From understanding seed types to advanced techniques, master the skills needed for a sustainable garden.
What Is EC In Hydroponics?
Hydroponic growers must closely monitor the growing environment to ensure the plants have ideal conditions to maximize production. EC is one of those metrics that hydroponic growers must become familiar with to understand the plants…
7 Reasons To Be Thankful On The Homestead
During this season, our American cousins celebrate Thanksgiving. While this is not part of my culture or tradition, I think the sentiment of taking time out to think about what you are grateful for is…
Homestead Hack: Check Your Soil Quality
In order to maximise your crop yield in your homestead vegetable garden, you should use this homestead hack: check your soil quality and least once a year. A good time to perform this test would…
How To Homestead On A Budget
Have you ever wondered if it is possible to homestead on a budget? Homesteading is essentially becoming more self reliant. Some people just throw money at projects to get them done and get their homestead…
Upskill Yourself Learning Blacksmithing
There are many tasks and projects to be undertaken on a homestead. One of the ways that you can save money, become more self reliant, and get projects done in your own time is to…
Self Reliance Challenge First Project
When I accepted the Self-Reliance Challenge for the month of May from Lisa Lynn, I chose my first goal to be to increase my seed success rate. The traditional method is to prepare the beds…
Self Reliance Challenge For Month Of May
A number of homesteaders around the world have taken up the May Self Reliance Challenge. The challenge was set up by Lisa Lynn from The Self Sufficient Home Acre. The goals are to embark on…