Spring is the season of new beginnings, for body and soul as well as for the garden. Here are 5 skincare + energy-boosting products you can easily make at home for natural health and beauty!
Can you save money raising chickens for eggs and/or meat? How cost-effective are chickens, and how can they help us be more self-sufficient?
In the world of gardening, one of the most frequently asked questions “when should I start a garden?” As you probably suspect, the answer to this is “it depends.” Of course, it first depends on what you want to grow - in this article, we'll focus on starting a...
A mobile coop and an electric fence: the perks of free-ranging chickens combined with the safety of a regular chicken run.
The definition and history of homesteading, as well as insights into the modern homestead, smallholding and permaculture homesteading.
The Definition of Living Off the Grid Living “off grid” is generally defined as living without any connection to or reliance on public utilities, such as electricity, mains water, natural gas, telephone service and other essentials; as well as those utilities that...
Brahma chickens are large birds with feathered feet. As a typical dual purpose chicken breed, they're good and reliable laying hens, have tasty meat, and on top of that they make great pets.
Our favorite books about permaculture, off-grid systems, self-reliance, gardening, chickens, herbs and self-sufficiency.
Looking for a great and original gift for someone who lives an off-grid lifestyle? Here are a couple of great suggestions!