Turnips Roasting Over an Open Fire
See also, Making Broth on Your Wood Stove. Turnips from Trogg’s Hollow We have a great CSA, Trogg’s Hollow, down the road a piece from our house. Momma Marcy and… Read more »
Category: Steps to Self Sufficiency
What is Self Sufficiency?
“No man is an island, entire of itself.” John Donne What is Self Sufficiency? In the purest sense of the term, self sufficiency means the ability to survive on… Read more »
Can You Make a Living on a Small Farm?
For more information, check out my article Resources for Small Farmers and Homesteaders. Can a Small Farmer Make it in Today’s World? There is no easy, one-size-fits all answer to… Read more »
How to Deal with Homesteader Burnout
What is Homesteader Burnout? Perhaps this needs no explanation, especially if you’ve been homesteading for any length of time. But let’s take a moment to describe the condition ‘Homesteader… Read more »
Best Livestock for Preparedness
Top 5 Post Apocalyptic Livestock for Preppers Are you preparing for tough times? Hoping to become more self sufficient? I’m always thinking ahead and planning for the possibility that… Read more »
Fruit Trees for Self Sufficiency
Why Grow Your Own Fruit Trees? Many people are interested in growing more of their own food to increase self sufficiency. Planting fruit trees on your homestead is a great… Read more »
Plant Herbs for Self Sufficiency
Grow Your Own Herbs Herbs make a wonderful addition to your home garden. But did you know that they can also make you more self sufficient? By growing your own… Read more »
Perennial Fruits for Self Sufficiency
Planting Perennial Fruits and Vegetables Are you interested in growing your own healthy food, becoming more self reliant, saving money, and planning for the future? If you answered yes… Read more »
Perennial Vegetables for Self Sufficiency
What is a Perennial? A perennial is any herbaceous plant that will survive for more than 2 years in the proper environment. If you think that vegetables are all annuals… Read more »
Seeds for Self Sufficiency
Heirloom Seeds Most gardeners purchase fresh packets of seeds each year to plant their garden. There’s nothing wrong with this, of course. However, if you would like to ‘save… Read more »