Homesteading
Articles about simple living, sustainability, self-sufficiency and preparedness, as well as posts about our own homesteading journey.
Why Cultural Diversity Matters to the Modern Homesteading Movement
Have you ever noticed that when you search for homesteading resources online, the vast majority of the resources out there are written or produced from a white, Eurocentric perspective? I’ve definitely noticed, and it’s made me think a lot...
6 Hacks for Growing a Bumper Crop of Tomatoes
Tomatoes are one of those crops that you really can’t grow enough of. Even if you’re not a big fan of fresh tomatoes, chances are you enjoy some tomato-based products on the regular. And that means that if you grow your own tomatoes, you can make those products at...
Top 10 Best Crops for Your Victory Garden
Victory gardens gained popularity in both WW1 and WW2 when American and Canadian citizens were encouraged to grow as much of their own food as possible so that commercially grown food could be sent to troops and allies fighting overseas. Today, victory gardens are...
What To Stock Up On in Preparation For Coronavirus
As COVID-19 (A.K.A. the coronavirus) continues to dominate headlines, causing fear and panic around the world as the number of cases continue to climb, the question that seems to be on lots of people's minds is "what should I stock up on in...
How to Grow An Heirloom Vegetable Garden
If you’ve never eaten an heirloom tomato fresh off the vine, then you, my friend, haven’t truly lived. Honestly, when it comes to most vegetables in the garden, you just can’t beat the flavour of heirloom varieties. Buttery French heirloom pumpkins. Fresh, juicy...
8 Things To Think About Before Starting Seeds
At long last, the snow on the ground has almost all melted, the songbirds are chirping in the forest around us, the crocuses and daffodils have poked their heads out of the ground and there’s a distinct feeling of spring in the air. I LOVE...
Can Homesteading Save the Planet?
I’ve been on a personal mission to save the planet ever since I was a little girl. When I was a kid, I used to take a garbage bag with me whenever I went for walks in my neighbourhood so I could pick up any litter I came across (which was always...
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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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