All About Growing Food & Raising Animals

Gardens, orchards, and animals—each task builds towards a self-reliant life. Dig in, get dirty, and care for what sustains you.

Starting a Garden

Plant care and maintenance is the backbone of a thriving garden, encompassing a range of essential tasks that ensure the health and vitality of your plants. It involves providing the right growing conditions, including proper soil preparation, adequate sunlight, and appropriate watering techniques. Regular pruning, deadheading, and pest control are also key components of plant care, helping to maintain plant shape and prevent diseases. Fertilization and soil amendment are crucial in supplying essential nutrients to plants, promoting robust growth and vibrant blooms.

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Garden Journal

This book serves as a comprehensive roadmap, taking readers through the crucial stages of establishing their own homestead. Beginning with the fundamentals of selecting the right land, the book delves into the essentials of sustainable living, from growing organic produce to raising livestock and implementing renewable energy sources.

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Taking the First Steps

Embarking on your gardening journey begins with a crucial decision: What are you planting? This initial step sets the stage for your garden’s purpose and character. Whether you choose to cultivate vibrant flowers, aromatic herbs, nourishing vegetables, or luscious fruits, each category brings its unique charm and challenges. Your choice will influence the planting process, care routine, and the delightful rewards you can look forward to in your garden. So, let’s take those first steps towards creating a green oasis that suits your preferences and gardening aspirations.

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Raising Goats

To effectively navigate the world of homeschooling, it’s essential to start with a solid understanding of what it entails. Research the various homeschooling philosophies and methods, such as Montessori, classical education, unschooling, and more. Explore how homeschooling differs from traditional schooling in terms of daily structure, educational freedom, and socialization opportunities.

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Natural Goat Care Checklist

Boost your child’s alphabet learning journey with our free downloadable worksheets! Specifically designed for homeschooling, these engaging and interactive sheets are perfect for helping your little one master the alphabet in a fun and effective way. Simply sign up to receive these valuable resources and start enhancing your child’s learning experience today.

Raising Chickens

In an era of growing environmental consciousness, sustainability and eco-friendly gardening practices have taken center stage. Embracing these principles in your garden not only benefits the planet but also yields healthier and more resilient plants. By opting for organic gardening methods, using natural pest control, and practicing water conservation, you reduce the ecological footprint of your garden. Planting native species and creating habitats for pollinators and beneficial insects contribute to biodiversity and ecosystem health.

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Boost your child’s alphabet learning journey with our free downloadable worksheets! Specifically designed for homeschooling, these engaging and interactive sheets are perfect for helping your little one master the alphabet in a fun and effective way. Simply sign up to receive these valuable resources and start enhancing your child’s learning experience today.