Homesteading Alliance

Eating vegetables can be an ordeal for some people, especially kids whose stomachs are keen on sugar and sweets, not vitamins and fibers. As a parent or a host to an event, you could stress yourself a lot about making a dish that hides well enough the vegetables or disguises them in a way that […]

A modern movement toward self-reliance has inspired people to unplug from society and to live more simply, removed from the trappings of modern life. But how off-grid are they really? How long could they last completely isolated? Time itself can reveal any weakness or flaw in a person’s self-reliance. There is a tale from the […]

Insects in the garden can become very destructive if they are not dealt with properly, and can settle into a plot and be very hard to remove later. It is important to figure out what pest is attacking your garden, and from that, you can create a spray to help remove them. Growing your own […]

Canning is a great way to save your garden produce. It’s made to be shelf stable, so you can store it on the pantry shelf, saving you plenty of freezer or fridge space. There are lots of jars to be found at thrift stores, yard sales and more to get you started. There are jars […]

The off-grid life is never easy, but when you’re in the middle of the Alaskan bush – without a road – it can be particularly challenging. But that’s the life of homesteader Bryan Emerson, and on this week’s edition of Off The Grid Radio he tells us how he makes it work – including how […]

Tiny houses are great and you can find a lot of inspiration on the Internet when it comes to switching to a small house. There are lots of specialized websites which offer consultations in choosing the best tiny house, but have you ever thought about finding your next home on Amazon? Yes, Amazon has a […]