How BIG a Backyard Do You Need?

Interesting... When Summer turns to Fall and the air is crisp, my mind drifts to the planning stage.  For those at the exciting beginning stage of homesteading, this is for you! Here is a fun graphic to illustrate how much land you need to live off and be self sufficient.

If We Want “Unity”… Government Must Become Weaker

Is everyone reading the ZeroHedge?  In my humble opinion, there are three important risks to be aware of: EMP, Cyber Attack and Financial Collapse.  Look to multiple sources of information, connect the dots, and use lots and lots and lots of discernment, and look to your core values.... Focus on the Bill of Rights.  Understand …

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3 Old Fashioned Dessert Recipes You Need To Make Tonight

Baked Egg Custard 4 large Eggs 3 cups Whole Milk 1 cup Honey or Maple Syrup 1 tsp Vanilla 1/4 tsp Nutmeg Pinch of Salt Bring milk, salt and nutmeg to a low simmer.  Whisk eggs, honey and vanilla well, until it is a pale yellow. Temper the eggs by slowly drizzling in simmered milk …

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Hmmm… What Is In My Dinner?

Worried about the chemicals in your food?  Or how your meat was raised?  Terrified of the Super Bacteria lingering in your salad?  Feel like you have to disinfect every veggie that comes through your door or that you must turn that steak into leather to avoid the inevitable case of food poisoning?  We're going to …

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Seed-Starting Essentials

Starting seeds is the inexpensive way to grow more of your favorite plants. Here's what you need to know for success. Seed-Starting Essentials Starting seeds is the inexpensive way to grow more of your favorite plants. Here's what you need to know for success. Starting plants from seed has many practical benefits: You save money, …

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Goji Berries: The Cancer-Fighting Chinese Superfood You Can Grow At Home

Written by: Off The Grid News Staff Goji berries, native to China, are a booming food fad that can benefit homesteaders looking for an easy-to-grow berry that packs a huge health punch. Growing goji berries is fairly simple. You will need to purchase a bare root plant or seeds from sources like online nurseries. To …

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Spring Garden Checklist

Spring’s Last Frost Dates

  Average Frost Dates Alabama City First Fall Frost Last Spring Frost Birmingham 11/9/16 4/2/17 Huntsville 11/4/16 3/30/17 Mobile 11/29/16 2/28/17 Montgomery 11/12/16 3/11/17 Alaska City First Fall Frost Last Spring Frost Anchorage 9/23/16 5/8/17 Fairbanks 9/8/16 5/15/17 Juneau 10/4/16 5/8/17 Nome 8/31/16 6/11/17 Arizona City First Fall Frost Last Spring Frost Flagstaff 9/22/16 6/9/17 …

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They Feed Cows, What?

Big ag feeds cows chicken poop!  Yes, that's right, chicken poop. Okay, that's creepy!   Want to produce your own food?    We'll show you how!   Donate to our “How to Provide FOOD for Your Family TV Show Kickstarter Project” now!   Just $5 will help so much!   We are raising funds to …

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WHAT? Super Bacteria Was Found In Your Salad?

Worried about the chemicals in your food?  Or how your meat was raised?  Terrified of the Super Bacteria lingering in your salad?  Feel like you have to disinfect every veggie that comes through your door or that you must turn that steak into leather to avoid the inevitable case of food poisoning?  We're going to …

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Stop Going to Grocery Stores!

How much do you spend on groceries per month?  Want to pocket that money instead? Contribute to our "How to Provide FOOD for Your Family Kickstarter Project" now!   Just $5 will help so much! We want to create the How to Provide FOOD for Your Family T.V. Show...  a "How To" T.V. show web series …

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