Isn’t a homestead just a farm? People new to the off grid movement often wonder what to call the home that they are building. I know I was confused when I first started...
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Like many, the thought of braining in farm animals to the homestead both excited me and scared me a little. While we want to get started as quickly as possible, buying...
When I tell people that I live off the grid, and am striving to build a self-sufficient homestead, some of them think I’m living an extreme life and seeking to go back...
Homesteading in Arizona is attractive because of the low cost of land, sparse population, and plentiful solar power potential. But water issues and heat can be a...
With some many people considering making the move out of big cities, and considering building a country or rural lifestyle, I thought you might be interested in...
While planning for my own permaculture forest garden, I needed to know exactly how far apart to plant my trees. Since the answer isn’t easy to find online, I decided to...
Living off the grid connects people with nature, themselves, and even spiritual peace. Being out in the country, away from the fast-paced polluted lifestyle of the...
Sitting down to plan my next year’s permaculture garden and build my food forest, I wondered what crops work best as permaculture cover crops. After doing my research...
Whenever I talk to someone new about permaculture, they immediately love the idea of a more natural lifestyle. However, it can seem intimidating to get started. That’s...
I see a lot of advice out there about how to quit your job and make money living off grid that is just plain wrong. Very few homesteaders will admit that they drive 100s...