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Last year, I gave myself 90 days to prepare to live off of my garden, fishing, foraging, and bartering for 30 consecutive days. I called it the Apocalypse Grow Challenge. I wanted to see how feasible it was for me, an intermediate gardener with about 150sqft of growing space, to quite literally live off of…
Buy high-quality metal raised beds: https://shop.epicgardening.com – Preparedness, prepping, SHTF – it all can seem a bit like a maniacal obsession with the end of the world. At the same time, there’s real value in becoming even a LITTLE more self-reliant in our modern society – that’s what growing your own food is all about!…
We grow a lot of the same crops, and part of that is so that we can have a year long supple of homegrown. Our freezers are one of the ways that we are able to be self sufficient year round in these crops. Come check out our freezers, and the system that we use…
There are 7 billion people in the world, not everyone can live on an off grid large land homestead. Instead, Ian and Serina offer some ideas on how urban homesteading can provide the answer to creating more livable and sustainable cities. Join us as we talk about some of our ideas on why you should…
This week I am harvesting my cherries and pruning the tree. Some of the cherries will be used for jams to last us the year and maybe some juice. The rest will be used to distill Schnapps. Not necessarily for drinking. I am not big on drinking but I do find the quality of alcohol…
Walk through of half of the Garden beginnings and it’s progression.
Time for another promised Q&A! I tried to get to as many questions as possible! Thank you for all the support on our homesteading journey! Be sure to join us on May 6th for The Great Appalachian Homesteading Conference! Love you guys! xo Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with…
Cleaned up some of more other property and got a few trees pruned. Mail call today. Hardcore Gardener https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTe2HUURGGPXqOtCVCt42fw Southpaw Davey https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbiADGmgvP-h3bBKyYF_4Gg Southpaws gold prospecting and adventures https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmLMqojxG-wvZA2aoSYfeFg Dale Calder https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe02R4jhI4YVd6rljP9uhrQ
Why do we homestead? Why do we feel you should homestead or learn skills sets? What about your kids and grandkids, too? Let’s talk about it. Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends~ *Filmed Saturday, 2-25-17 ~ Cowabella Sloggers HERE: http://amzn.to/2ku0Xmc ~ Sloggers Chicken Boots: http://amzn.to/2i0HkRl *afflinks Other items…
A simple install turns into a nightmare!
The most under-appreciated animal on the homestead. Let’s change that. Without a fabulous rooster, your flock will not thrive or grow in a long term self-sustaining scenario. It’s time to give these boys the credit they deserve! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Share, Comment & Share with friends! ~ ~Nutri-Start Hand Feeding Formula:…
Let’s take a close look at a duck, chicken and quail egg. See any difference? Do they taste different? Lots of variables affect these things but… let’s take a look and fry them up in Lodge Cast Iron, of course! I had a great brunch for sure! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Share,…
Before taking any home remedy, always make sure the ingredients are safe for you and your family! This works great for the folks here on our mountain and has been very effective here! Stay well, friends! xo Enjoy & thanks for watching! Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends! ~ ~Mortar & Pestle Here:http://amzn.to/2iW0JEe ~Kindling…
The question was asked about how I feel about a previous video and my interpretation of sustainable chickens breeds. I can tell you that answer will always vary! So do what works best for your, your goals and your farm! And YES… there was some wind today! But let’s chicken chat! Enjoy & thanks for…
First cold frame build. Next one should be a bit easier now that I know how I want them. The video starts out a bit slow.
Property overgrew badly while I was ill for several months. Starting over.
Straight up! This is NOT an apple pie. This is a vinegar pie that will rock your world! There are many vinegar pie recipes and we especially love Laura Ingalls’, but this one is really exciting because who doesn’t appreciate a warm, apple pie? I am so glad to have finally located this old recipe!…
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The question stands. The struggle is very real, folks. The point of this is strictly to make you think. Look at history and please be proactive with all sources that are available to you! Thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends! ~ Patara’s Social Media: ~Facebook: https://goo.gl/6Sf4II ~Instagram:https://goo.gl/PjL8qp ~Blog: http://appalachiashomestead.blogspot.com ~The…
Two very simple guidelines in keeping your home canned goods safe! Always do your research on appropriate canning techniques and for proper storage! Canning is a great skill set for self-sustainability! Just be safe about it! That’s the goal… safety. Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends! ~ National…
More questions being answered as I work! Bottom line. Homesteading and self-sustainability takes years to establish and in that time… life happens! Take on new projects and learn skill sets in stride so that you can complete each one never becoming over-whelmed! You can Go Big & Go Homestead… just pace yourself! Enjoy & thanks…
Made some modifications to my greenhouse to stop it collapsing under rain. Have harvested the last of our apples and preparing to make apple sauce, apple butter, jelly and dehydrating.
Extremely overworked during the early part of the year. Mainly due to an inability to organize by the boss. Middle part of the year very ill due to the overwork…etc. Garden and self sufficiency efforts suffered greatly this year. Will not happen again! In spite of this I still managed some things. Preparing now for…
One of the most requested videos I have… our Cowboy Grill! It really is simple to make and very effective. We have great success with it whether we are cooking, baking, or even canning! Always remember to place it in a safe place and use items that are rated to use for fire! Safety first!…
A review of how well Back to Eden worked for us this year! Explosion still! Let me show you what I am talking about and really encourage you to get your materials going to start your very own! You will be so glad you did! Tomatoes galore, indeed! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like,…
How am I coping? How am I dealing? How is my family pulling through? I tell you and I also share 5 Tips that I feel are instrumental in helping you and your homestead when your personal crisis hits. It’s not a matter of if, it’s when. Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe,…
The last meal of the challenge! What an adventure and wonderful learning experience! There is so much to talk about! But till then… we enjoyed our favorite things tonight! Appalachian Goulash, Cherokee Fry Bread & Cherry Cobbler! It was a great success! Be sure to watch Day 31 for our Giveaway announcement! Love you guys!…
Lasagna+Dutch oven+cowboy grill=Pure Bliss! There’s nothing more about that other than your food storage pantry combined with finessed skill sets can create wonderful meals even during a crisis or super busy time! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share! xo ~ Lodge Field Guide to Dutch Oven Cooking: http://amzn.to/2c4Wz7H ~ Cast…
Day 21 is rocking! Note-there is NO Day 20 due to travel and work. But no worries! We make some killer chili in the rain, discuss butter- less yumminess and even “Burn it to learn it!” You gotta tune in! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment and Share with Friends! ~ Like…
We’re back! Day 19 with some wonderful chicken… wine… Wine? AND delicious dried apples! All of these items are a great asset to your Food Storage Pantry! Don’t forget all that yum inside your Lodge Dutch Oven! Enjoy & Thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment and Share with Friends! ~ Like us on Facebook:…
