On The Homestead #3
Homestead Tips and News
Welcome to On The Homestead, where I share my favorite homesteading highlights! There are so many wonderful tips, tutorials, and new ideas shared, I wanted to round them up and put them in the spotlight.
Are you thinking about buying some property in the country and starting your very own homestead? Here are a couple of links to help you find the right place!
Check out this video by Geoff Lawton on a property checklist for setting up your own permaculture homestead…
This provides a short insight into his longer, free video that you can access by signing up for his emails. I signed up and watched the video on Your Property Checklist. You’ll want 15 or 20 minutes to watch it (I had to stop it a couple of times, so I’m not sure how long it ran). He gives some very important information on things to consider when choosing a property, selecting a building site, looking for natural waterways, and designing a permaculture system for sustaining your family.
Getting Online in the Country a guest post on Rural Living Today
Do you need reliable internet access from your rural property? This article covers your options for internet service in more remote areas.
Of course, you don’t need to have a homestead to get started on preserving food for your family. Check out this site for lots of great info on how to put up food from your garden or the farmers’ market…
Simply Canning: Home Canning and Food Preservation with Sharon
Ok, this lady wrote the book on canning foods…Simple Steps Canning Guide Boost your understanding of canning principals and safety. You can purchase this book as a paperback copy or an e-book from her website. Plus, there is a ton of information for free right from her home page, including; Canning Equipment, Canning Safety, Canning Vegetables, Canning Fruits, Canning Meats, Jams & Jellies, Dehydrating, Freezing, Gardening, and more! I’ve just scratched the surface and I’m already hooked.
Confused about what canning supplies are necessary? I enjoyed this post from Five Kids & An Acre letting you know which products are unnecessary…
Five Kids & An Acre - Canning Supplies You DO NOT Need
And what if you just want a few chickens in your suburban back yard?
A Successful Chicken Garden by Sunny Simple Life
This is a fun post about chickens co-existing in a suburban yard and garden. I love the photos and Elaine is such a talented lady, I know you will get a kick out of her chickens in the garden too!
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The Backyard Farming Connection
