Farming
Information about farming for off-grid farms. From growing organic vegetables to farming livestock, this is the where you’ll find all of the info ad tips you need when living off the grid.
The Basics of Guerrilla Gardening
Guerrilla gardening is different from traditional gardening because instead of cultivating a home garden, guerrilla gardeners transform neglected public spaces. By beautifying abandoned parking lots, schoolyards, and alleyways, guerrilla gardeners are the Johnny Appleseeds of the urban landscape.
Making Your Own Vegetable Oil
Once I realized how important oil was I decided it would be well worth the effort to figure out a way to make it myself. With a bit of searching I found a hand crank oil expeller and have been making all of my own vegetable oils ever since.
Composting Resources
If there is one thing every (sane) gardener can agree on, it is the importance of compost. But where we all differ is on the details. Gardeners have different composting philosophies on things like…
Caretaker Wanted – 15 Acres with Small Farmhouse in SW Virginia
We purchased a 15 acre mini-farm in Hillsville, Virginia. We are not ready to move there yet, as both of us like our jobs and wish to remain in Denver working for the time being so we’re looking for a caretaker who wants to get out of the rat race for awhile and live in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains.
Top Bar Bee Hive: Perfect for Backyard Beehives
Top Bars have been used in developing countries for many years because of their ease of design, low maintenance and low cost. They can be made from salvaged materials, and even hollowed out logs.
Just Say NO to NAIS – National Animal Identification System!
I sent this to the following people last night in regard to NAIS: National Animal Identification System. Please consider contacting your own State representatives regarding this bureaucratic threat to the small farm and self-sufficient way of life lived and dreamed-of by many Americans.
Using Agritourism to Finance Your Life in the Country
Starting an agritourism business may solve the fundamental problem that keeps many would-be hobby farmers from moving to a rural location: Making a living in the country without commuting hours to work in the city every day or risking the entire year’s income on the whims of nature?
How to Pay Too Much for Home Grown Eggs
Admittedly, The Omlet is a very cool-looking, functional, ingenious design for an urban chicken coop and run. Of course I want one, but that’s besides the point. I only “want” one if it’s free because when you do the math paying for one just doesn’t make any sense.
Homesteading Classes and Hands-On Homestead Courses
Homesteading is difficult but don’t be discouraged. With a bit of help from people who know how to live off the land, you can avoid many of the pitfalls and greatly improve your chances of success.
First Equipment Review: Snowblowers
I don’t have experience with tractors yet, but living in Colorado has given me plenty of experience with snowblowers. Seeing as how we’re about to enter the snow season again here, I’d like to share a review of my favorite brand/model.
