Frugal & Simple Living
12 Edible Perennials to Plant Once and Harvest Every Year
Every year in the spring, I plant the seeds that will eventually turn into the crops to be harvested from our annual vegetable garden. I’ve grown an annual garden for 8 years now, and every year is just as exciting as the last. But it is work,...
Go Beyond Organic Gardening to Grow More Food With Less Work
You've most likely heard of organic gardening before, but have you ever heard of beyond organic gardening? In this post, we'll go over exactly what this means, and how you can implement "beyond organic" practices in your own garden to grow more with less input. This...
What is Hugelkultur Gardening (And What Are the Benefits?)
Learn about the many benefits of hugelkultur gardening and start your own highly productive and 100% sustainable hugelkultur raised bed! This is a guest post by Sunflower Craig of Permies.com Hugelkultur (pronounced: hoogle-culture) is German for "mound" or "hill...
How to Replace Irrigation With Permaculture
Save water, time and money in the garden! Learn how to replace irrigation with permaculture design and let nature do the work for you! This is a guest post by Sunflower Craig of Permies.com When we think of irrigation systems and food...
How to Use a Rocket Mass Heater to Cook & Heat Off-Grid
Learn how to heat and cook off-grid with a rocket mass heater, and why this is an even more energy-efficient solution than a traditional wood stove! This is a guest post by Sunflower Craig of Permies.com For many, wood heat and wood burning...
My Favourite Things – 2022 Edition (aka. The Modern Homesteader’s Christmas Wish List)
Every year around this time, I compile a list of my favourite things: Things that I love, use or covet for my own homestead, and things that I know other modern homesteaders will love too! As each new holiday season approaches, I update the...
Homemade Beef Jerky Recipe (Dehydrator + Oven Instructions)
Homemade beef jerky is a delicious way to preserve meat for food storage and for easy transport to take on hikes, camping trips, road trips and to pack in a backpack in an emergency situation where you need to leave home. While store-bought beef...
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