Homegrown Self Reliance - Preparedness through homesteading

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Raising A Years Supply Of Meat On The Farm

When we first moved to our little farm 3 years ago, our big goal was to raise as much of […]

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Is A Dairy Goat Right For Me?

If you are considering adding dairy animals to your homestead, you may be considering getting a dairy goat or two. […]

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Using Trellises In The Vegetable Garden

If you read my post on maximizing your garden space, you may be thinking about using trellises in your vegetable […]

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What Is A Simple Life?

A simple life. What is it? And what is it that draws us to a simple life? What a simple […]

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Milk Animals On The Homestead

So you’ve protected your family’s food security by planting a garden, raising some chickens, and maybe some animals for meat. […]

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The Beginner’s Guide To Foraging

Do you want to start foraging, but are nervous about it? Well, with the proper know-how, you shouldn’t be nervous! […]

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How To Incubate Chicken Eggs

It’s spring, and around here, that means it’s hatching season! As soon as the chickens start laying really well again, […]

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Spring Foraging for Free Food

Part of self reliance and protecting your family’s food security is knowing how to use the wild things around you. […]

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How To Use Hugelkultur To Get Massive Yields

Have you ever heard of Hugelkultur? No? Well, let me enlighten you! Hugelkultur is a German word, meaning “mound culture”. […]

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How To Maximize Your Garden Space

In these troubling times, more and more people are turning elsewhere for their food supply – their own backyards. Since […]