Beekeeping has been an incredible journey so far for us! When we first started out, we had a lot to learn (and we still do!). In this intro to beekeeping, I walk you through some key things we've discovered about beekeeping—why you should keep bees, what hive life looks like, and what it takes to be a good beekeeper!
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Before you dive deep into the practical side of things, we believe there are three core principles or starting points that will make homesteading for beginners much easier, make this magnificent journey as successful and fulfilling as possible, and get you off to a great start!
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We are always trying to find ways to live more simply and slowly. To embrace nature's blessings and show our appreciation by being more self-sufficient. If you are ready to live more sustainably and enjoy a slower pace of life, here are six ways to be more self-sufficient!
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9 Ways you can prep your chicken coop for winter and extra care tips to help your flock stay warm, healthy, and happy. And no, adding an additional heat source is not necessarily the answer ;-) In fact, it may be a bad idea.
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Planning and preparing for the colder months ensure you are not caught off guard when that first frost or cold snap arrives. Here is a list of 30 things you can do around the farm and home to prepare for fall and winter.
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We love when spring arrives here at our homestead. There’s this intangible buzz in the air as everything comes to life. This time of the year we are hard at work to get everything cleaned after winter and get ready for the new season. That includes tasks for our garden, animals, and home! If you need some ideas or a spring checklist, here are our main spring chores around the homestead.
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One of the attributes of our homestead's successful and relatively smooth running is being prepared and planning in advance. This makes daily and seasonal tasks so much easier to do and manage. When winter has arrived in all its glory, some tasks need to be checked and done regularly to ensure that all still runs smoothly during the colder months.
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