Homegrown Self Reliance - Preparedness through homesteading

As we come into cold and flu season, I thought it would be helpful to discuss an excellent herbal remedy to keep your…

Mullein is a wonderful, healing medicine that nearly everyone in North America or Europs can find growing wild. You might not know its…

This is the year that I will start canning my own food. That is almost more of a goal than a mission statement….

Have you ever wanted to try raising ducks? They are a fun little addition to the homestead, and can be dual purpose (producing…

There is a huge backyard chicken movement sweeping the country. It seems everyone now is raising chickens! And for good reason. Chickens are…

It’s almost Mother’s Day. Do you have your gifts for Mom yet? If your mom loves to garden, she might have a lot…

Goats – horns or no horns? That is a very controversial question right now. Honestly, though, it’s an entirely personal decision. You have…

Chamomile Chamomile is another favorite of mine, as it is for many tea lovers. Like lavender, chamomile is drought tolerant and pretty low…

We have been raising meat rabbits for about 9 months now. Like any new venture, it has come with a learning curve. I…

Lavender is a very soothing medicinal herb that has been used for centuries. It has such a lovely fragrance, it has been used…