Can Ducks Eat Bread? The Truth Behind This Pasttime
Can ducks eat bread? Nearly everyone has memories of feeding ducks bread as a kid. I know I do. And ducks will eat bread but they shouldn’t have very much of it. I also have memories of feeding bread to fish at Pymatuning Lake in Pennsylvania despite being advised to buy fish food pellets. Don’t worry […]
Why so many are choosing Solar Passive Houses
Solar passive houses are the name of ease – a brief discussion Passive solar houses have made it possible to live with minimal temperature variations. Without investing any money in heating or cooling, you can save dramatically on these bills. Of course, it sounds too good to be true, but it is a reality […]
Chicken Tractor and Cattle Operation at Raven Rock Eco Village Ohio
This is Ted with Raven Rock Eco Village. He shows us how the chicken tractor is set up and describes how they have the chickens rotate between pastures, right behind the cattle. Joel Scalaton Method. Get the book here on Amazon!
Create Your Own Self Sustaining Homestead on Only One Acre!
If you ever thought about living on a self sustainable homestead, there are so many ways to do it and you only need about an acre of land. Here are some guru tips on how to create your own self sustaining homestead including raising dairy cows, managing grazing, rotating crops, growing food, water management, and […]
Wanna be a Homesteader? Hit the Gym First
If you’re an urban dweller who’s dreaming of the homestead life, start taking action on your dreams now…by hitting the gym. This may come as a shock to those of you with multiple degrees and certifications, but in some cultures, learning endlessly is seen as an embarrassment, something to be ashamed of. Why? Because knowledge without implementation […]
How To build an Underground Oven in Ten Simple Steps
I love Survival Lilly! She always knows how to make a tutorial video, educational, and entertaining. Watch how she hilariously shows us how to build an underground oven in just ten easy steps. How To Step one, train dog to clear area. Step two, finish digging hole. Step three, place stone pieces on bottom and […]
Best Homesteading and Wild Food Games for Kids
1. Wild Cards These playing cards come with 52 different wild and edible foods. Perfect for your next camping or hiking trip! 2. WildCraft This educational and cooporative board game teaching young children about edible wild foods and medicinal plants / herbs. 3. Kid’s Herb Book This book comes with all your child needs to […]
How to Stay Fresh While Off Grid + DIY Baby Wipes
Many people use lots of water while showering at home, but this is not an option for people living off the grid. Our culture encourages daily showering, but is that really best for your hygiene? I found that when I stopped washing my face, my acne went away! (Psst: DIY Baby Wipe Recipe at bottom […]
The Groundfridge: Sustainable food storage for off-grid living
Have you heard of a Groundfridge? For many people living with everyday modern amenities powered by electricity, it might be difficult to comprehend how to refrigerate foods and beverages without depending on the ever-expanding, and costly (residential) electrical grid. Netherlands-based designer and entrepreneur Floris Schoonderbeek has done just that with his Groundfridge design. Groundfridge He […]
No Electricity? No Problem. Charge Your Phone with this Portable BioLite Campstove
The BioLite Campstove is a revolutionary camping tool that brings you a portable stove that doubles as USB charging device. This means on your next camping adventure, you can boil a full liter of water in less than five minutes and charge your phone so you can check on weather updates or invite your friends […]
Solar – Next Generation Off Grid Communities
There’s nothing like upgrading to solar from using a generator! The FREEDOM! Ranch is well on its way to becoming self sustainable. Adam Kokesh and Macey Tomlin are hosts to our Undocumented Human family, Brian, Alma, and Neo. We plan, together, to build the first EVER Sapioponic House. You can follow our journey through the […]
When Surviving turns into Homesteading
When does just surviving off the grid turn into Homesteading? I guess everyone may have a different view of this. As our family transitions off the grid once again, starting on RAW land with no Utilities or Internet, we enter the isolation zone. Although we are not the only family going through it alone this […]