Homesteading

Articles about simple living, sustainability, self-sufficiency and preparedness, as well as posts about our own homesteading journey.

15 Emergency Preparedness Items For Bugging Out

Emergency preparedness is an important part of self-sufficiency, and self-sufficiency is a natural part of homesteading, so naturally the topic of preparedness (aka. "prepping") comes up often in the modern homesteading community. But as...

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...
How It Started Vs. How It’s Going

How It Started Vs. How It’s Going

When I first started homesteading, I had a burning desire to become more self-sufficient and live a more sustainable life. Ever since I can remember, I've been a rebel at heart, and learning how to homestead and become more self-reliant was a way for me to “throw a...

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Hi! I’m Anna, and I’m a city girl turned modern homesteader who’s passionate about growing, cooking and preserving real food at home, creating my own herbal medicine and all-natural home and body care products, and working toward a simpler, more sustainable and self-sufficient life each and every day. 

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