Ever since I’ve been a homesteader, I’ve had conversations with friends and family about why I did what I did. Why we moved out into the bush, why we live on a farmlet, why we have chickens when we can buy eggs from the supermarket, why we’re not connected to town water or sewerage, why we have water tanks, how do we gather water, why, oh why, oh why….why do we live the way we live?
Slow cooker BBQ brisket
Need a handy dandy slow/pressure cook BBQ brisket recipe? Then look no further. This recipe will be a family favourite for years to come!
Weekly round-up 11 July 2021
Another week on the homestead. This week we settled into a new work structure, Moose had his hendra booster, and we had a few outings that made us realise how much we love and value the farmlife. Read on for more.
Things I love about farm life
Farm life is pretty amazing. And once you get into a groove, you can never go back to anything else. Read on to see what I love about farm life in Australia!
The lost art of bartering
Bartering is defined as the exchange of goods and services between two or more parties without the use of money. It is the oldest form of commerce. Individuals and companies barter goods and services between each other based on equivalent estimates of prices and goods. So why don’t we barter like we used to and are we better off trying to bring it back? For many homesteaders, this is still a normal practice.
10 ways to spot a homesteader (and guaranteed signs you may already be one!)
How do you spot a homesteader out in the wild? Or, have you made the change to homestead and are now wondering how many steps it may need? Read on to find some of the top 10 ways to spot a Homesteader!
Homesteading: an extraordinary lifestyle ideology
Homesteading is more than just straw hats and overalls. It’s more than cute kitchen decor and house styles. Homesteading is an ideology. It’s in your soul.
Storing pumpkins longer than a season – fail proof methods to maximise their lifespan for year long use
If you are a fan of fall decor and pumpkin spice everything, you might be interested in learning how to store pumpkins so they last longer than just one season. In this blog post, we will cover the best types of pumpkins for storing, as well as the steps you need to take to prepare them for storage. We’ll also give you tips for storing pumpkins both short-term and long-term, so you can enjoy them all year round.
How to get started with food security – 9 clever methods for food preservation you can start today!
To get started with food security, consider implementing these 9 clever methods for food preservation on your homestead!
How to freeze fresh herbs in olive oil – the perfect way to extend your herb garden bounty
Have an excess of herbs? Then follow this simple and fullproof method to preserve and freeze extra herbs that you can use all throughout the year!