When you start trying to work with nature, one piece of feedback you often get is to get rid of your lawn. That’s because the average lawn is pretty awful for the environment. But what if there was another way? Luckily, you can transform your lawn into an eco-lawn. That lets you keep your lawn […]
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Have you heard about the amazing soil amendment called leaf mold? Do you know what leaf mold is? While the name “leaf mold” may sound like something you would want to avoid, this is actually an incredible soil amendment, and you likely have the fixings for it lying around your wild homestead every fall. Let’s […]
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We often think of fall as a time when the land starts to go to sleep. But did you know you can also boost your wild homestead this fall? By taking the right actions in the fall, you can help ensure the next year is more productive than the last, and filled with even greater […]
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When you work with nature as a wild homesteader, you get a place of abundance filled with life, and plentiful harvests for you and your family. But it’s also important to take time to pause and connect with nature between the harvests and various tasks outside. Adding outdoor sit spots to your wild homestead will […]
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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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