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Can You Grow Carrots In Hydroponics?
2023-08-08 08:30
In the ever-evolving world of agriculture and gardening, hydroponics has emerged as a game-changer, offering a sustainable and efficient method to grow plants without soil. This innovative t… Read More
Best Net Pot Size For Hydroponics
2023-08-07 08:30
Choosing the best net pot size for hydroponics is one of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects of setting up a successful hydroponic system. Net pots play a pivotal role in hydropon… Read More
Best LED Lights For Hydroponics
2023-08-03 14:25
In the ever-evolving world of indoor gardening, hydroponics has emerged as a game-changer, allowing us to grow plants in nutrient-rich water, sans soil. However, one crucial element that the… Read More
Are LED Lights Good For Hydroponics?
2023-07-28 21:12
Are LED lights good for hydroponics? This is a question that many hydroponic enthusiasts and gardeners ponder. In recent years, LED lights have gained popularity in the world of indoor garde… Read More
Are Hydroponic Strawberries Organic?
2023-07-28 19:53
Imagine enjoying delicious and nutrient-rich strawberries that are grown sustainably and without harmful pesticides or herbicides. Are hydroponic strawberries organic? This is a question tha… Read More
2023-07-04 15:13
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 bec… Read More
2023-06-09 17:37
Homesteaders are always looking for a way to maximize their food production, and hydroponics and aquaponics are two popular methods for achieving this goal. How do these two food creation sy… Read More
2023-05-26 11:14
Hydroponics is a method of plant growing without using soil. This technology has gained immense popularity in recent years owing to its various benefits, such as faster growth, increased yie… Read More
2023-03-25 19:15
Homesteading is a lifestyle choice that involves self-sufficiency and living off the land. It is a growing trend among people who want to live a simpler life and reduce their reliance on com… Read More
2023-03-21 11:56
There has been a growing trend toward healthier and more sustainable food choices in recent years. One such choice is the consumption of organic food. What is meant by organic food, and what… Read More
2022-07-27 17:21
The cast iron dutch oven is simply unbeatable as a multipurpose pot for the campsite or the homestead! The Misen Dutch Oven takes cast iron cookware to a new level, but what makes this Dutch… Read More
Growing Your Own Food For Beginners
2020-11-26 06:41
How rewarding, growing your own fresh produce at home! No preservatives, pesticides, or any bugs to eat their way through your lovely fresh lettuce that you have just spent a fortune on at y… Read More
2019-08-23 07:03
While we all enjoy the sweet produce of the bees, they sometimes invade spaces where co-habitation with humans is a problem. In these instances, bee removal is the only option. If you are co… Read More
2019-03-03 17:26
Pickling is a great way to preserve excess produce for later use. This easy guide on how to pickle chillies is one of many ways to preserve your excess chillies. There are many other ways of… Read More
2019-03-03 17:24
Most food plants don’t produce yield all year around. If you want to use this produce year round you need to find a method to preserve your crop for use at other times of the year. The… Read More
2019-03-03 17:24
Your growing season went well in your veggie garden and your chili plants produced an abundant crop! Awesome! But now, what to do with all those excess chillies! Here are 4 ways to dry chill… Read More
2019-03-03 17:23
Growing your own food is a great strategy for off-grid living or starting your journey too becoming self-sufficient. The problem with growing your own food is how to store the excess long te… Read More
6 Methods To Preserve Excess Chillies
2019-03-03 17:23
Growing your own food is a great strategy for off-grid living or starting your journey to becoming self-sufficient. The problem with growing your own food is how to store the excess long ter… Read More
7 Tips On How To Grow Citrus Trees
2019-01-21 13:37
Citrus fruits are among my favourite fruits! They are not only great to eat on their own, but can also add great flavours to your cooking. This guide will give you some basic tips on how to… Read More
5 Uses For Autumn Leaves On The Homestead
2018-11-27 13:57
For many, autumn leaves are just another seasonal chore! But this resource can be so much more. Try out these 5 uses for autumn leaves on the homestead, or even for your suburban garden! 5 U… Read More
How To Harden Off Seedlings
2018-11-20 06:52
Most vegetable gardeners who have been growing their own food have started seedlings indoors in late winter. This allows us to get a jump on summer and have seedlings that are ready to go in… Read More
7 Reasons To Be Thankful On The Homestead
2018-11-12 09:39
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 grate… Read More
Homestead Hack: Check Your Soil Quality
2018-10-15 19:04
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 w… Read More
How To Homestead On A Budget
2018-10-08 09:23
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 t… Read More
Planning A Home Vegetable Garden
2018-10-05 10:12
Planning a home vegetable garden requires a strategy, in order to be successful! Having a plan will also allow you to structure the garden to your location, the time you have to spend tendin… Read More
Growing A Home Vegetable Garden
2018-09-13 08:00
Growing a home vegetable garden is not only a rewarding hobby, but enables you to be more self-sufficient and eat healthier. Many people do not even consider growing a home vegetable garden… Read More
Why Use Heirloom Seeds?
2018-09-12 06:24
Growing a home vegetable garden is a great idea! But what seeds should you get to maximize the value from your garden. Heirloom seeds would be the seeds I recommend. These are seeds that hav… Read More
Upskill Yourself Learning Blacksmithing
2018-08-02 13:34
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 upskill you… Read More
Benefits Of Owls On The Homestead
2018-06-19 12:43
Some disturbing events over the last week have prompted me to write this post on the benefits of owls on the homestead. The events that unfolded were, to my thinking, unbelievable that these… Read More
Self Reliance Challenge Wrap-Up
2018-06-07 09:20
The month of May was  self reliance challenge month, initiated by Lisa Lynne from The Self Sufficient Home Acre! A number of other homesteading bloggers and like-minded people took… Read More
Self Reliance Health On The Homestead
2018-05-22 12:35
I have been laid up with the winter flu for a couple of days! As a result I have been unable to continue with my planned self reliance projects this past week. Although I have been frustrate… Read More
Self Reliance Challenge Second Project
2018-05-15 10:54
The self-reliance challenge has been exactly that! A challenge! This past week we have had a number of delays in our projects! We have had unseasonal rain, which we are grateful for, but eff… Read More
Self Reliance Challenge First Project
2018-05-08 10:10
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 i… Read More
Self Reliance Challenge For Month Of May
2018-05-01 12:23
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… Read More
Choosing Your Solar Panels
2018-03-02 14:29
Solar panels are a primary component of solar power systems and should be your first point of investigation. There are a few different varieties available on the market. They each have advan… Read More
Estwing Camping Hatchet Review
2018-03-01 14:17
A camping hatchet is a very useful tool to have available for outdoor activities. It’s versatility makes it something to consider adding to your camping tool kit or off-grid tool colle… Read More
4 Basic Components Of A Solar Power System
2018-02-28 08:37
Choosing to go off-grid and install a solar power system and live green is a great idea! Once you start investigating the choices and designing a solar system for you home, it quickly become… Read More
Sumpri Pocket Survival Chainsaw Review
2018-02-23 11:45
Including a pocket survival chainsaw in your gear is a great idea! It is not only useful for camping and survival tasks, but can come in very handy in your own back yard! This pocket saw is… Read More
Hybern8 Inflatable Sleeping Pad
2018-02-20 06:11
An inflatable sleeping pad is not necessarily survival gear, because lets face it, if you really have to you can do without one. But if you want to have a bit of comfort on your next hiking… Read More
5 Tips To Grow Peas In Your Garden
2018-02-19 14:17
Choosing to grow peas in your vegetable garden is a good choice. Peas are packed with power for both you and your garden! Growing peas helps rejuvenate your soil by fixing nitrogen back into… Read More
SolarFlare Portable Solar Panel
2018-02-16 14:22
This portable solar panel is simply awesome! Solar panels a generally big and bulky and often fragile. This product is totally the opposite, which makes it ideal for camping, hiking, off gri… Read More
3 Easy Tips Towards A Sustainable Lifestyle
2018-02-15 12:50
Living a sustainable lifestyle is choosing to make changes in your lifestyle to reduce the negative impact you have on the environment and ultimately on the planet! In a previous post of our… Read More
Selkirk Fixed Blade Survival Knife
2018-02-01 20:14
A survival knife is an essential part of your outdoor equipment. A good survival knife is the best tool to have with you in a survival situation. Buck Knives is a company that are well renow… Read More
2018-01-31 10:29
In many parts of the world, Dandelion are considered an undesirable weed. However, dandelion is a highly nutritious, edible plant that should not be overlooked as a food source! It is rich i… Read More
2018-01-30 11:38
Three sisters planting is an ancient method of companion planting that was first used by Native Americans. This is a great example of companion planting and maximizes the use of space and sy… Read More
2018-01-29 11:49
Many people have a misconception about what sustainable living is. Sustainable living does not mean you have to give up a modern lifestyle and live out in the backwoods! What it does mean is… Read More
2018-01-25 13:06
Lighting in the off-grid lifestyle can be a challenge, particularly security lighting. The Sunforce Solar Motion Light is an ideal solution to the problem! You will find that often, a big… Read More
2018-01-24 12:59
Learning how to make jam is one way of making use of excess fruit in your fridge, before it spoils. This easy homemade plum jam recipe is just the ticket for using your excess plums. Our veg… Read More
2018-01-23 08:44
As responsible veggie gardeners that care about the planet, we need to concern ourselves with conserving water. Implementing water wise practices will teach us to maximize yield with minimal… Read More
2018-01-18 11:40
Don’t you find it frustrating when those pesky little creepy crawlies start devouring your vegetables that you have labored long and hard over? If you are like me and practice organic… Read More
2018-01-16 09:00
A good sleeping bag can make the difference between a good nights sleep and a lousy nights sleep. It can even make the difference to your survival in extreme conditions. The Outdoorsman L… Read More
2018-01-15 19:54
Companion planting is a cause of much debate. Science, true to form with things it cannot explain, looks on this practice as an old wives tale. The technical term for the practice of compani… Read More
2018-01-14 13:41
Beans are easy to grow, and once established, require little care. They are rewarding to grow since they produce an abundant harvest. About Beans Beans are not only easy to grow but ar… Read More
2018-01-13 11:40
Most people would agree that a good headlamp is an indispensable item for off-grid living and outdoor activities. Whether your outdoor activity is  sport, hiking, fishing or being prepa… Read More
2018-01-12 14:09
Foraging for edibles is a useful skill to have, whether you are a survivalist, or just want to be able to use the nature around you! Amaranth is another plant one plant can forage for in the… Read More
2018-01-11 09:30
The stick shadow method of navigation, sometimes called the shadow tip method, is another basic form of outdoor navigation. This method can be used in a survival situation or for getting gen… Read More
2018-01-10 11:45
Fermenting foods has been a method of preserving food for centuries! The Easy Fermenter wide mouth lid kit takes the hassle out of fermenting. Fermenting not only preserves food but it is a… Read More
2018-01-10 09:00
Firstly, why is understanding the soil acidity of your vegetable garden important? Knowing the soil acidity will give you the understanding of whether essential minerals and nutrients will b… Read More
2018-01-09 09:31
A quality folding hand saw is an essential tool for many applications! It is a very useful addition to your garden gear, survival backpack, or toolbox or your hunting gear! It is even a usef… Read More
2018-01-08 10:55
Pumpkins are best grown in the summer months, but you can get a head start by growing your pumpkin seeds indoors a few weeks before the summer begins. Pumpkins are easy to grow as long as… Read More
2018-01-07 09:30
This little pocket bellows from Epiphany Outdoor Gear is the epitome of simplicity and ingenuity! I was blown away – excuse the pun – when I first saw this product! The pocket… Read More
2018-01-06 09:30
A beehive emergency is to be expected in the life of a beekeeper, but this one was a little different! My experience with this particular beehive emergency highlighted the importance of bein… Read More
2018-01-05 09:30
The cast iron dutch oven it simply unbeatable as a multipurpose camping pot! The Lodge Dutch Oven is a great product that works wonders with slow-cooking recipes. There are many varieties of… Read More
2018-01-04 16:11
Making char cloth is a useful survival skill to have as an alternative way to help getting your fire started. Char cloth is something that needs to be prepared and therefore requires some fo… Read More
2018-01-03 13:48
A personal water filter can be a lifesaving component to your hiking or survival gear. The LifeStraw personal water filter is an amazing invention that uses modern tech to purify contaminate… Read More
2018-01-02 14:46
A Dutch oven is an old school cast iron cooking pot.  Modern varieties of the dutch oven are often coated in enamel to protect them from rust. Personally, I prefer the plain cast iron t… Read More
2017-12-29 10:00
It is the ambition of every homesteader and off-grider to use the the free energy from the sun. Using solar cooking is one of the easiest ways to tap into this renewable energy resource! Wit… Read More
2017-12-28 10:00
I bet you never thought there could be uses for your old coffee grounds! The usefulness of these grounds may be surprising to you. Next time, don’t throw your used coffee grounds in th… Read More
2017-12-27 10:00
The compass as a direction finder has been around for a long time and has become a standard for wilderness and outdoor adventures. Finding your way around in the wilderness can be a daunting… Read More
2017-12-25 10:00
The collapsible water bottle can be a very useful item to include in your survival pack, or hiking backpack. You can increase your potential water carrying capacity by having one of these gu… Read More
2017-12-21 07:51
A bee smoker is an essential piece of equipment for every beekeeper. It is used to produce smoke which is then introduced into the hive you want to work on. The smoke has a calming effect on… Read More
2017-12-20 13:44
Using a kitchen top compost bin is an easy small step to get into green living and doing your bit for the planet! Composting your kitchen organic waste rather than sending it to a landfill i… Read More
2017-12-20 08:03
Kombucha salad dressing is a great way to make use of excess kombucha, You can also make it from a batch that you fermented a little too long and it has become a little too vinegary to drink… Read More
2017-12-19 11:11
A portable camping wood stove is an awesome piece of outdoor gear to carry with you on your wilderness adventures! These modern lightweight stoves are compact and take up very little room in… Read More
2017-12-19 07:54
The best beehive for beginner beekeepers is a design that is practical, easy to use, wallet friendly and portable!There are many hive designs out there, each with their pros and cons. My… Read More
2017-12-17 08:00
Purselane is another important plant to learn when foraging for edibles! This succulent annual plant thrives in poor soil and can be found in many countries around the world. Originally from… Read More

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