As a wild homesteader, you are creating amazing areas of abundance filled with food for you and your family that also support wildlife. You may think it’s best to minimize trails or paths, but sometimes these features are exactly what a wild homestead needs. Creating a series of nature trails is a great way to […]
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When should you plant perennial plants? It may seem counter intuitive, but late summer and fall is actually the best time to plant perennial plants. When you plant perennials in the fall, you are working with nature. Keep reading to learn more about why planting perennials in the fall is your best choice. Plus, get […]
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Did you know you can take a stick, shove it into the ground, walk away, and come back later to a brand-new plant? Really, it works—well, at least with certain types of woody plants. This approach is called live staking, and for plants like willows and some other woody plants, it can be a great […]
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As a wild homesteader, you’re trying to work with nature, not against it. So what do you do with wildlife like deer? Keeping deer out of your homestead may actually be one of the best things you can do to support wildlife and grow your homestead. Keep reading to learn more about why keeping deer […]
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Have you seen mushrooms popping up around your homestead after the rain? Often ignored or treated as a pest, these mushrooms are actually quite beneficial to your homestead. Keep reading to learn 3 benefits of fungi for your homestead.
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Summer is mid-way through, and while your garden is probably in full production now, it’s not long until fall comes and your vegetables start dying back. Before fall comes, you should start thinking about yet another harvest you can get from your garden. Now is the time to start saving vegetable seeds from your best […]
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As a wild homesteader, you’re often trying to mimic a natural forest in your designs by creating food forests, applying mulch, and more. But what happens when you lose a forest? The sudden removal of a forest provides a stark lesson in the importance of forests. Keep reading to learn what happened to my homestead […]
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It’s midway through July in 2019, and my new kitchen garden is growing beautifully. We’ve been enjoying wholesome, garden-fresh meals, and also indulging in the crunch of fresh vegetables straight off the vine. But it’s not all abundant harvests and beautiful flowers. Even when you’re an experienced gardener, starting a new garden can teach you […]
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Woody debris is often considered a waste product. People tend to think of it like the outdoor equivalent of clutter—something that needs to be cleaned up and gotten rid of, or even burnt in large piles. But woody debris is an incredible asset to your homestead, and there are many ways to use it besides […]
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Willows are a beautiful and versatile tree that serves a broad range of functions for both people and wildlife. Many of us are familiar with willows in their natural environment, but do you know how to use them on your homestead? There are a number of excellent uses for willows, and having a willow patch […]
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