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Food Shortages When Disaster Hits
Developing a robust emergency plan and making deliberate preparations is your best strategy for survival
How Do I Design a Greenhouse on my Homestead?
Greenhouses create a safe, warm place for your plants by utilizing solar radiation.
Planning for the Long-Term Homestead
A major facet of homesteading is preparation. Emergencies happen, crops fail, animals pass away, and costs pop up.
Supporting the Cycle of Life with Homesteading
Anyone familiar with Disney’s rendition of Hamlet knows about the circular nature of life and decay.
What Should I Grow for Homesteading?
There are so many options for an aspiring gardener and/or homesteader.
Energy for your Greenhouse & Homestead
In terms of access to year-round, happy vegetables -- a well-designed greenhouse has few rivals.
Achieving Food Self Sufficiency with Homesteading
So, how much food are we talking about here? Are you looking to entirely replace your grocery trips with walks into the backyard?
Is Homesteading the right approach for me?
It’s a romantic idea in a lot of ways. Freeing yourself from the daily grind, connecting back to the land and the routines of our ancestors.
Philosophy of the Homestead
It may be helpful to think of homesteading as a “philosophy” rather than any particular farm, design, or situation.