Do you have a farmer or homesteader in your life you’re looking for the perfect gift for? This list is for you! There’s sure to be the perfect gift idea on this list of gifts for farmers and homesteaders of any age or price point. Finding The Perfect Gift Farming and homesteading requires a fair…
After getting our family milk cow three years ago, dairy has made up a way higher percentage of our overall diet. But the good news is that there are so many delicious ways to use this nutrient dense, creamy goodness. We will share over 30 raw milk recipes and ways that we put all that…
Gluten and grain free baking can be tricky! But when you find a recipe that nails the taste and texture, doesn’t have a million ingredients, and everyone loves it, you know you found something special. This gluten free apple bread recipe is one of those for our family. After much experimentation, this gluten free apple…
We are all about homesteading on a budget and making do with the bare essentials. But our Jug Waterer has become one of our favorite farm investments. In this post we’ll share how a Jug Waterer works, how they’re installed, and our honest review of their pros and cons. Our Experience With Jug Waterers We…
When we purchased our 5 acre homestead a few years ago in the spring, we had no idea that the perimeter fence was brimming with wild grape plants. By late summer, clusters of deep blue grapes were forming all over our property. But our question was, can you eat wild grapes? And if so, how…
Homesteading is a mindset and commitment that can apply regardless of what your land base or day to day living looks like. So we recommend beginning homesteaders take a different approach. Rather than a list of homesteading resources like books and podcasts, we share a bigger picture plan to help launch your dream homesteading journey….
You have backyard chickens or are thinking about getting them but there’s one BIG question—How to care for chickens in the winter? Don’t fret! It’s much more simple than you may think. We’ll share our top tips for keeping your chickens safe and healthy during those frosty, snowy months. From Our Suburban Backyard to Our…
Ground cherries have become one of our family’s favorite plants to grow. Come September, they are producing like crazy! But, what do you do with all of those ground cherries? There are so many surprising ways to incorporate ground cherries into recipes from oatmeal to salad to wine. In this post, we share a variety…
It’s September and apple season is in full swing here in the Midwest. Every year, we like to take advantage of the abundant apple orchards in our area and stock up to can enough applesauce for the year. This simple no peel applesauce is our favorite way to make it, and whipping it up in…
So you’ve got the farmland itch! Maybe you have a farm business idea. Maybe you’re dreaming of some acreage in the country from your urban or suburban setting. Or maybe you just like farmland as an investment. These 10 resources and tips for finding farmland will increase your odds of finding what you are seeking!…