https://www.homestead.org/ Learn Homesteading Skills Online Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:45:28 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.11 https://www.homestead.org/homesteading-construction/turning-a-rent-to-own-storage-building-into-a-house/#comment-133499 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:58:26 +0000 https://www.homestead.org/?p=15312#comment-133499 A well-thought-out piece with a lot of information and useful advice. I have found that I do not require a lot of space to be comfortable and content. If I was young and just starting out, I would take this route and live there for a few years while I save money for a stick-built home and more land.

]]> https://www.homestead.org/gardening/black-thumb-helpful-hints-for-the-cultivationally-challenged/#comment-133435 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:22:57 +0000 https://www.homestead.org/2017/02/10/black-thumb-helpful-hints-for-the-cultivationally-challenged/#comment-133435 […] Sheri. “Black Thumb! Helpful Hints for the Cultivationally Challenged.” , 27 June 2026, http://www.homestead.org/gardening/black-thumb-helpful-hints-for-the-cultivationally-challenged/?utm_source…. Accessed 25 Sept. […]

]]> https://www.homestead.org/gardening/grow-garlic/#comment-133431 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:02:28 +0000 https://www.homestead.org/2017/02/02/grow-garlic-it-s-easy/#comment-133431 […] Plant garlic cloves. […]

]]> https://www.homestead.org/food/lost-kitchen-skills-cooking-from-scratch-zero-waste-cooking/#comment-133409 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:16:14 +0000 https://www.homestead.org/?p=14110#comment-133409 I have learned that almost anything can be frozen. The key to maintaining freshness and flavor is to label the packages, including the date, and use them within a short timeframe. Food scraps and broth that I used to discard makes wonderful soup or casserole stock..

]]> https://www.homestead.org/gardening/top-ten-wild-birds-for-controlling-insects-in-the-garden/#comment-133405 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:23:58 +0000 https://www.homestead.org/?p=14786#comment-133405 […] instance, many bird species are avid insect eaters. Insectivorous birds like swallows and wrens can dramatically reduce pest insect populations by feeding on mosquitoes, […]

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]]> https://www.homestead.org/gardening/rotten-tomatoes-overwatering-tomatoes-too-much-rain/#comment-133063 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:26:13 +0000 https://www.homestead.org/?p=17024#comment-133063 […] © Homestead.org […]

]]> https://www.homestead.org/frugality-finance/small-scale-homesteading/#comment-132935 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:49:04 +0000 https://www.homestead.org/2017/02/02/small-scale-homesteading/#comment-132935 […] more ideas on optimizing your homestead layout, see resources like this guide to small-scale homesteading for practical tips on making the most of your available […]

]]> https://www.homestead.org/lifestyle/helpful-homesteading-apps/#comment-132913 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:55:41 +0000 https://www.homestead.org/2017/02/06/helpful-homesteading-apps/#comment-132913 Tendaro is a great one that combines garden features and animal care.

]]> https://www.homestead.org/frugality-finance/small-scale-homesteading/#comment-132898 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:35:08 +0000 https://www.homestead.org/2017/02/02/small-scale-homesteading/#comment-132898 […] you’re looking for more ideas on maximizing productivity in limited areas, check out this comprehensive guide to small-scale homesteading. It covers frugal, practical approaches to making the most of any space, from soil care to plant […]

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