One of the best ways to work with nature on your wild homestead is to create a habitat feature. While this may sound technical, it’s really quite simple—and you will love the results. Your new habitat features will result in less pests and more harvests for you and your family. Let’s get started!
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Feeling overwhelmed about starting a fruit tree guild? Unsure what to do first? A fruit tree guild is a powerful way to cultivate a healthy, abundant system centered around a tree. But it can seem like a daunting feat, trying to pick out not just your fruit tree, but also 12+ plants to keep it […]
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Are you growing lupines on your wild homestead? If not, you should seriously think about planting some. While you may have seen lupines for sale in a box store nursery, there are dozens of different types of lupines for you to consider. But they all have some things in common. Let’s dive into these amazing […]
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2020 is just around the corner. So what are your goals for the new year? It can be challenging to know what to focus on and where to start. But if you focus your goals and keep them from getting too big, you can pick achievable goals that will help build your wild homestead. Keep […]
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It’s the season of giving. We give gifts to the people we cherish, and to people who need a helping hand. But what about the land? Working with nature will help you grow more food—there’s no question about it. But it’s also a worthy endeavor in its own right. Giving back to your land is […]
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Miner’s lettuce, also known as claytonia, is a fantastic wild vegetable that can be grown in a traditional vegetable garden. Growing miner’s lettuce provides a great food source for your family, while also supporting local wildlife. Ready to get started? Keep reading to learn more about this great wild vegetable.
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Planting and encouraging native plants on your homestead is a core part of what makes a wild homestead “wild.” But how do you find native plants? And how do you know which native plants will support the largest diversity of wildlife? Keep reading for a step by step guide to picking native plants for your […]
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Let’s be honest, wild homesteading is hard work. Between work, kids, and the day-to-day responsibilities of modern life, there’s a lot to keep up on. Besides, with all the problems facing our world right now, can one person really make a difference? Rewilding your homestead is a beautiful and fulfilling vocation that can change your […]
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Wild homesteading is now 1 year old! This has been an amazing journey and we thank you for joining us on it! So what have we learned over our first year? And where are we heading? Keep reading to learn more about where wild homesteading is heading!
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Everyone loves the tender, vibrant greens of new growth, but what about when plants break down? Regeneration is a two-sided coin. Decomposition, the uncharismatic antithesis of new life, may not be much to look at. But it’s a vital part of your wild homestead, and it’s fundamental to nature’s capacity for regeneration. Plant decomposition feeds […]
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