Today, I share a few methods you could use to start a garden and begin growing your own food to help provide a little food security for yourself.
Provide Your Own Food Security By Growing Vegetables
DIY Low-Cost Raised Garden Beds
Today I share plans to prepare a vegetable garden after relocating, emphasizing a budget-friendly approach to making a raised garden bed using recycled or upcycled pallets. Despite rising living costs, growing food at home offers savings and variety and can be a great way to help supplement your diet and take some pressure off your wallet.
Goals for 2026: A Year of Progress
In the 2026 New Year post, I reflects on past goals and share plans for the year ahead. Key priorities include moving permanently, starting a garden, collecting firewood, and building a chicken coop. Smaller goals cover a workshop, pet compound, and wind turbine setup. With quarterly check-ins, I aim to stay flexible and ensure each task supports my bigger homesteading goals.
A Merry Christmas from the Vandemonian Homesteader
In this post I reflect briefly on the past year, expressing gratitude to readers for their support despite my irregular posting schedule. I also share some plans for 2026, focusing on self-sufficiency and personal goals, while wishing everyone happy holidays.
Books to Inspire Your Off-Grid Journey
Today I share a couple of reviews of my top four books, and how they have been useful to me so far. These are also four books that I would happily recommend to anyone starting out on the homesteading journey.
Progress Update on My Off-Grid Projects
Today I share an update on the significant progress made over the past months transforming a shed into an off-grid home. Key projects include power and water installation, insulation, heating, and plans for plumbing, showcasing a rewarding DIY journey filled with lessons learned.
What to Know Before Installing Solar: A Personal Guide
Today, I share some insights and advice I wish I had known earlier, from my recent experience of researching for and getting a solar power kit installed.
Step-by-Step Guide to Brewing Hard Apple Cider
The author shares updates on various homesteading projects, including window repairs, winter gardening preparations, and a home brewing venture focused on hard apple cider. Equipment and instructions for cider-making are outlined in detail. Additional projects like solar installation, garden revival, and acquiring a second-hand vehicle are also discussed, highlighting the homesteader's journey.
A Beginner’s Guide to Homebrewing Mead
Today, I discuss my experiences homebrewing mead and the mistakes I've made. Despite my initial failures, I created this beginner's guide to making mead. I also give a brief update on some of the other projects I have working in the background.
Preparing for Change: My 2025 Homesteading Goals
In 2025, I will embark on significant changes, including home renovations and building infrastructure on my property. I plan to recycle materials, balance self-sufficiency with financial viability, and prepare gardens for my first spring. I also reflect on adaptability and set goals for completing essential tasks before moving in, including preparations for a party.
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