Learn some homesteading skills to develop over the winter. Don't let winter get you down. Instead, learn how to appreciate the seasons and use them to the best of your ability.

As winter blankets the landscape in a shimmering coat of frost, homesteaders find themselves in a unique position to engage in projects that might have been set aside during the…

With shorter days and fewer outdoor chores, there is more time to adventure into different things to do on the homestead during winter.

What is self-sufficiency? The definition is needing no outside help in satisfying one's basic needs, especially with regard to the production of food. Over the years, I’ve read many books and articles claiming that food self-sufficiency is possible on a quarter acre. From my own experience, I have to say I disagree. So how much space is necessary to be self-sufficient in regards to food? I hope to enlighten you to a more reality based self-sufficient garden space needs based on experience.

Going from a half acre homestead to 52 acres. Our goal is to get to 95% self sufficiency with our food from our land. All year round!

I believe that layouts for the home garden are not explained or talked about enough in gardening books. I would guess this would be because of the variation of landscape makes it so no garden plot is the same and therefore it is difficult to duplicate garden designs.

Come along as we welcome Spring at Our California Homestead and share with you some of the best highlights of the season and what life is like here.

I kicked the food preservation into high gear this past week in order to meet my goal to have the pantry finished by the second week in November. It was a week of very little sleep.

Growing a year’s supply of food can save thousands of dollars. It also has the ability to increase health and your peace of mind!

Think you need acres of land to make money from your homestead? Think again! Discover 17 creative and practical income streams you can start from a small homestead. From backyard gardening to unique crafts, these ideas are perfect for sustainable living enthusiasts. Click to unlock your homestead’s hidden earning potential.