Homesteading is the return to simpler times. A drive towards self-sufficiency. A life focused more on production rather than consumption. It can define lifestyles ranging from completely off the grid to those who choose to make more from scratch, both for things in their home and cooking in their kitchen. The self-sufficiency part is the… Continue reading What is Homesteading?
In my last post I spoke about purchasing and sorting seeds. The beauty of the many catalogs and the multitude of varieties that are available are amazing, but it can also be very overwhelming. There are some affiliate links or adds in this article. Clicking on these links does not cost you any extra money,… Continue reading How to Select Seeds for Your Garden
What do you do when you garden space is covered in a foot or two of snow? It might seem like a depressing time for a gardner, but for us, it is filled with excitement and anticipation. Our garden space after a bit of a snowstorm. In December I made sure we were signed up… Continue reading Winter Gardening
While from the outside it might appear that we are just beginning our homesteading journey, but in reality, it has been years in the making. We have taken baby steps, and finally a giant leap to where we were able to move ourselves to a more self-sufficient home and hopefully we will continue to grow… Continue reading The Surf and Sew Homestead
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